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"Potence" pivoting wall light by Jean Prouvé, circa 1947, Painted metal, painted tubular metal, steel wire, sold Dec 2013Photo © Phillips — view this lot on Phillips ↗

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"Potence" pivoting wall light

Jean Prouvé (French, 1901–1984) · circa 1947

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$37,500 price realized incl. premium

≈ £23,064≈ €27,275

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As published: “Painted metal, painted tubular metal, steel wire”
Category
Design (named designers)
Dimensions
11 3/4 x 61 x 1 5/8 in. (29.8 x 154.9 x 4.1 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Design (NY050213)
Date
December 17, 2013
Location
New York
Lot
270
Estimate
$25,000 – $45,000 (≈ £15,376 – £27,677) (≈ €18,183 – €32,730)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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