RENÉ PROU (IN THE TASTE OF) Suite of eight chairs and two armchairs in old-gold patinated metal, with high openwork backs with a lattice motif, curved legs linked by an X-shaped brace centered on a circle; armrests and seat upholstered in midnight-blue satin decorated with an appliqué embroidered triton. Circa 1940 (Worn and missing patina) Armchair : Height 104 cm - Width 58 cm - Depth 48 cm Chair: Height 102 cm - Width 50 cm - Depth 48 cm A set of eight chairs and two armchairs in gilded patinated metal and fabric (Wear and lacks of patina). Armchair : 41 x 22 1/2 x 19 1/4 in. Chair : 40 1/8 x 19 3/4 x 18 7/8 in. PROVENANCE : Private collection, Paris

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