ANONYMOUS WORK Pair of sofas, oblong foam structure upholstered in old-pink leather, housing a large seat cushion (removable) with floral cut-outs, upholstered in old-pink leather and two cushions. Two identically upholstered cubic poufs are included. Sofa: Height 90 cm - Length 182 cm - Depth 115 cm Pouf: Height 29 cm - Length 40 cm - Depth 40 cm PROVENANCE : Purchased from the Honoré boutique at the Saint-Ouen flea market in the '80s. Private collection, Paris HISTORY: An identical sofa, upholstered in white leather, can be found in the Palais Bulles

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