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London, England, United Kingdom
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Design
In 1944, in response to an order by the French Ministry of Reconstruction and Town Planning, the esteemed designer, Jean Prouvé (1901-1984), began designing temporary houses for those rendered homeless by the war. Fine-tuning his prefabricated patented axial portal frame – and with standardised metal fixtures, and wood panelling components – Prouvé produced an economical and adaptable solution that could be constructed within one day and easily be demounted and reassembled elsewhere as needed. Though 800 were commissioned, only 400 were ever produced. Now one of Prouvé's 6 x 9 demountable houses leads Bonhams' Design sale on Tuesday 12 October at New Bond Street, London. The house has an estimate of £220,000-280,000.
Marcus McDonald, UK Director, Modern Decorative Art + Design, commented: "Jean Prouvé was one of the most prolific and esteemed designers of the 20th Century, producing innovative furniture and architecture. His demountable house was both a practical solution to an immediate problem and an important design landmark. These stylish small-scale architectural feats are now highly sought-after design works, appearing in galleries around the world, and inspiring new generations of makers. We are very excited to be able to offer a superlative example – which until quite recently had remained in the same family collection since it was acquired."
The house will be on view at Bonhams New Bond Street from Saturday 9th until Tuesday 12th October.
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