Maria Pergay

Sotheby's New York, July 30, 1996, lot 657

"Market Spotlight:  Beautiful Steel," Interior Design, July 1970, p. 62
Suzanne Demisch, Maria Pergay:  Between Ideas and Design, Verona, 2002, pp. 29 and 31

Overall very good condition showing signs of wear consistent with age and use. Stainless steel frame with scattered minor surface scratches, minor nicks to outer edges and minor oxidation to the lower portions of the base. Minor dents likely inherent in the making concentrated to the underside of the outer frame and not visible when righted. Top surface at the ends of the daybed show a greater number of minor surface scratches as expected. Scattered surface dirt and fingerprints throughout. Leather cushions are probably original, with surface scratches, rubbing and wear to corners and very minor soiling. One abraded area to one side portion measuring approximately 2 ½ inches with smaller adjacent abraded area. None of these abrasions have broken the surface of the leather, but reveal a lighter color below. The cushion also with minor sun fading, which is evident in regions of the cushion which are hidden by the frame.
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.