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Edgar Brandt and Daum
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
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Description
- Edgar Brandt and Daum
- "La Tentation" Floor Lamp
- base impressed E. BRANDT, the shade engraved Daum Nancy France with the Croix de Lorraine
- gilt wrought iron and cameo glass
Literature
Ferrobrandt, Inc., New York, design plate, circa 1925, no. 1018
Joan Kahr, Edgar Brandt: Master of Art Deco Ironwork, New York, 1999, pp. 156-157, nos. 166 and 168
Joan Kahr, Edgar Brandt: Art Deco Ironwork, New York, 2010, pp. 133-134, nos. 184 and 186
Joan Kahr, Edgar Brandt: Master of Art Deco Ironwork, New York, 1999, pp. 156-157, nos. 166 and 168
Joan Kahr, Edgar Brandt: Art Deco Ironwork, New York, 2010, pp. 133-134, nos. 184 and 186
Condition
Overall in very good condition. According to noted Brandt expert and author, Joan Karh, this example is executed in gilt bronze with traces visible to the base and the articulation of the snake skin on the standard. There is slightly uneven darker patination that been applied to the standard and base in its entirety. The darker patination serves to height the sculptural detailing of the basket woven base and snake skin. The base and isolated areas of the standard with some visible brushstrokes of dark patination. The metal elements of the lamps also appear to have been recently waxed. Surface dirt to recessed portion of the design. The midpoint of the standard with a minor indentation likely the result of handling. The glass shade with abrasions to the exterior where is has rubbed against the bronze structure from handling and use. The lower aperture of the shade is slightly uneven, but the shade sits straight overall. The shade with a wonderfully vibrant color palette ranging in from pink to burnt orange hues. Floor switch possibly original. A very good example of this iconic design showing fine articulation of the sculptural detailing throughout complemented by a vibrantly hued shade.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Sotheby's is grateful for the assistance of Joan Kahr in authenticating and cataloguing this lot.