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Serge Mouille 1922-1988
Estimate
45,000 - 65,000 GBP
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Description
- `Très Grand Signal' Floor Lamp
- 203.5 by 30 cm. square
- 80 by 11¾ in.
brushed aluminium, steel
Provenance
DeLorenzo 1950, New York
Literature
`Le Regard d'Alan', Serge Mouille Luminaires, Bordeaux, 1993, u.p.
Pierre Émile Pralus, Serge Mouille: A French Classic, Paris, 2006, p. 220
Condition
A striking piece of good overall appearance. Very minor old marks and scratches to surface in places consistent with age and soft nature of material. None are noticeable or distracting apart from a 1" scratch to the base of one of the pierced angled shades. Not tested or guaranteed for electricity. Top of square plinth with spots of oxidisation, most noticeable to sides at base. A solid and well constructed piece.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
The`Très Grand Signal' floor lamp is acknowledged as the most impressive of the group known as `Les Colonnes'. To create substance and body Mouille replaced the black painted finish of the smaller `Signal' models with brushed aluminium. The model's production was overseen directly by the designer, unlike the smaller variants within the series.