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Samuel Yellin
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
- Samuel Yellin
- Gate and Transom Ensemble from the J. Walter Thompson Company Offices, Graybar Building, New York
- wrought iron
Provenance
J. Walter Thompson Company offices, Graybar Building, New York, circa 1927-1938
Gift to Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, 2010
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Gift to Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, 2010
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Literature
J. Walter Thompson Company, Samuel Yellin, Cellini of wrought iron and his work as seen at J. Walter Thompson, New York, n.p. (for a discussion and illustrations of the commission)
Wendy Kaplan, The Arts & Crafts Movement in Europe & America: Design for the Modern World, Los Angeles, 2004, p. 258 (for a related Yellin prototype grille designed for the Pierpont Morgan Library Annex, New York, featuring bird and floral motifs, circa 1928, in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art)
Wendy Kaplan, The Arts & Crafts Movement in Europe & America: Design for the Modern World, Los Angeles, 2004, p. 258 (for a related Yellin prototype grille designed for the Pierpont Morgan Library Annex, New York, featuring bird and floral motifs, circa 1928, in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art)
Condition
Overall in very good condition. The surfaces with minor scuffs, scratches, nicks and dents consistent with age and use. The surfaces with scattered oxidation, concentrated to the recessed surfaces. When viewed in person, the surfaces retain a rich and varied patina, ranging from deep blacks to russet browns and golden tones. The latch mechanism is in working order but does not come with a key. A playful and naturalistic design with excellent provenance.
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.