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MARIA PERGAY | "Flying Carpet" Daybed
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
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Description
- Maria Pergay
- "Flying Carpet" Daybed
- stainless steel, fabric upholstery
- 11 3/4 x 117 3/4 x 30 in. (29.8 x 299.1 x 76.2 cm)
- circa 1970
Provenance
Rago, Lambertville, New Jersey, April 22-23, 2006, lot 233
Private American Collection
Christie’s New York, June 8, 2016, lot 93
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Private American Collection
Christie’s New York, June 8, 2016, lot 93
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Literature
"Un événement dans le mobilier contemporain, l'acier inoxydable," Plaisir de France, January 1969, p. 45
"Market Spotlight: Beautiful Steel," Interior Design, July 1970, p. 62
Suzanne Demisch, Maria Pergay: Between Ideas and Design, Verona, 2006, pp. 29, 32, 37, 140, and 142
Patrick Favardin and Guy Bloch-Champfort, Les Décorateurs des années 60-70, Paris, 2007, p. 12
Suzanne Demisch and Stephane Danant, Maria Pergay: Complete Works 1957-2010, Bologna, 2011, cover, pl. 15 and preceding double page and pl. 30
"Market Spotlight: Beautiful Steel," Interior Design, July 1970, p. 62
Suzanne Demisch, Maria Pergay: Between Ideas and Design, Verona, 2006, pp. 29, 32, 37, 140, and 142
Patrick Favardin and Guy Bloch-Champfort, Les Décorateurs des années 60-70, Paris, 2007, p. 12
Suzanne Demisch and Stephane Danant, Maria Pergay: Complete Works 1957-2010, Bologna, 2011, cover, pl. 15 and preceding double page and pl. 30
Condition
Overall in excellent condition consistent with age and use. The metal surface presents some surface scratches and faint/minor abrasions, consistent with age and use. One area has a light scratch measuring approximately 6 ½ in. long.The fabric is of a fleece-type material and presents with evidence of slight fading overall. An iconic piece by Maria Pergay with great presence when viewed. The surfaces could be professionally cleaned and polished at the buyer's discretion.
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.