Paul Dupré-Lafon Valet de nuit

Paul Dupré-Lafon
1900 - 1971

Valet de nuit

Designed circa 1935, our example made circa 1947-50
Oak, utile, brass and leather
Manufactured by Hermès, Paris
Stamped P. DUPRE-LAFON at the base of the stand and with the gold stamp HERMÈS-PARIS on the hanger and the shelf
138 x 44 x 55 cm ; 54 ¼ x 17 ¼ x 21 ⅝ in.

Condition Report:
The condition of this valet de nuit is consistent with its age and use.
The oak presents with wear, some discoloration, as well as tiny chips and losses, the more important ones located on the base, along with some scattered scratches and tiny dents, consistent with age and normal use and not affecting the overall aesthetics of the piece.
The leather presents with wear, along with losses in places, the more visible ones located on the edges of the hanger and the shelf, as well as abrasions, scattered tiny cracks and a few black stains in places.
The brass presents with light oxidation, along with minute vert-de-gris stains, inherent to the aging process of the material, as well as scattered wear and scratches.
Close inspection reveals that one rod is slightly distorted and we also observe a crack through the back brass rod on the base.
One of the brass sphere at the end of the handles has been replaced at a later stage.

Provenance:
Marcel Rochas collection, Paris

Thence by descent