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Jean Joly – Unique Artist's Desk with Documented Provenance
Jean Joly (1923–2019)
Custom-Made / Signed Unique Piece
France, 20th Century
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Jean Joly – Unique Artist's Desk with Documented Provenance
Jean Joly (1923–2019)
Custom-Made / Signed Unique Piece
France, 20th Century
An exceptional desk designed and crafted by Jean Joly – an expressive, unique piece at the intersection of furniture design, sculpture, and traditional French cabinetmaking.
This desk differs fundamentally from mass-produced designer furniture. Its most distinctive feature is the sculpturally constructed base made of stacked, book-like wooden elements. This form is not merely decorative: it directly reflects Jean Joly's profound engagement with history, craftsmanship, documentation, and the transmission of knowledge.
The piece is signed "J. JOLY" and has been definitively attributed to Jean Joly. Its history and rediscovery have since been documented. The desk was publicly displayed in connection with a Jean Joly exhibition in France; the accompanying exhibition materials also feature this exact piece with several detailed photographs.
Documentation and Scope of Delivery
The piece of furniture comes with exceptionally comprehensive documentation:
• Original copy of Jean Joly's book "Préhistoire du Mobilier"
• Accompanying Certificate of Authenticity with seal and handwritten entries
• Biographical documents on Jean Joly
• Documentation of the exhibition of his work
• Photographs of the desk within the exhibition
• Published presentation of the desk with detailed photographs and a of its rediscovery
The book and documentation are handed over together with the desk and form an essential part of its provenance.
This piece has an attribution mark,
I am sure that it is completely authentic and take full responsibility for any authenticity
issues arising from misattribution
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- Dimensions
- 56.69ʺW × 21.65ʺD × 29.53ʺH
- Period
- 1960s
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use. Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use. less
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