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Overall good condition with light surface scratches and minor wear consistent with age and use. Metal surfaces with some scratches, dirt to recessed areas and light corrosion. Laminate surfaces with light scratches, minor wear, scattered areas of discoloration and minor bruises.
The desk with minor abrasions, scratches concentrated to the tabletop, minor wear to wood with lifting and undulation to the veneer. One screw missing along the metal brace within the footwell of the desk. Top drawer with one working key and insert organizer. Top drawer with one peg insert on one side to keep drawer in place, lacking on other side and in other drawers. Drawers with minor discoloration and soiling and ink marks. Drawers function smoothly.
The chair with small loss to laminate along the backrest. The chair with adjustable height. The upholstery with minor wear, minor abrasions, and scattered areas of discoloration. Upholstery with some stitching coming loose at the corners near the backrest and the seat.
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Lot 61Sale 19675
'Directeur' Desk, circa 1970MICHEL BOYER (1935-2011)Estimate: USD 5,000 - 7,000
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