Maria Pergay

Acquired directly from the designer, Los Angeles, CA, 1972
Thence by descent to the present owner

"Les Grandes Collections: Un Accrochage en Perpetuel Devenir," Plaisir de France, November 1970, pp. 38-39
"A Study in Contrasts," Interior Design, September 1974, p. 151
Suzanne Demisch and Stephane Danant, Maria Pergay:  Complete Works 1957-2010, Bologna, Italy, 2011, pp. 151-152

Overall very good condition. The stainless steel surface throughout with very light, scattered surface scratches and nicks. The table top with some scattered light surface dirt and minor isolated adhesive residue. The top with minor scattered areas of discoloration, the largest measuring approximately 4 ½ inches in diameter, adjacent to the table's edge. There is a shallow surface dent to the immediate edge of the table top, measuring approximately 1 1/2 inches in length . The base with minor streaking scattered throughout the Plexiglas surfaces due to exposure to liquid, likely easily removed. The recessed contours of the base where the Plexiglas meets stainless steel present with some light surface dirt consistent with age. The table is fitted with a later glass top. A wonderful example of the artist's work, showing great scale and dynamic presence.
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