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Joseph d'Urso
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- Joseph d'Urso
- A Rare Pair of Side Tables
- painted metal and wire glass
Provenance
Phurniture, New York
Literature
Eric Larrabee and Massimo Vignelli, Knoll Design, New York, 1981, p. 290
Condition
In very good condition. The red lacquered frames of both the tables with surface scratches and a few very minor abraded areas. Chips to the paint concentrated along the outer edges, some of which reveal a black undercoat. The wire glass with scratches and surface dirt. The glass on both of the side tables is clear. Each of the tables on castors. The model was available in three sizes, and these are the medium-sized examples.
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
According to d'Urso, only a few examples in red were produced by Knoll for his own interiors.