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Terence Harold Robsjohn-Gibbings, 1905-1976
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Terence Harold Robsjohn-Gibbings
- Méridienne Klismos, le modèle vers 1930, éditée par Saridis après 1960
Porte une étiquette métallique avec la mention : Designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings - Manufactured by Saridis of Athens, estampillée en lettres grecques Saridis et numérotée 17191
- Haut. 85 cm, long. 150 cm, prof. 65 cm ; (33 1/2 x 59 x 25 5/8 in)
en noyer, à large dossier bandeau enveloppant, l'assise composée de lanières de cuir tressé cloutées au revers, repose sur quatre pieds sabre moulurés
Literature
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings & Carlton W. Pullin, Furniture of Classical Greece, New York, 1964, pp. 23, 27, 114-117
Ce modèle de méridienne a été créé par T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings dans les années 1930 et s'inspire d'un modèle retrouvé sur un vase grec à figure rouge datant de 465 avant J.C
Condition
Très bon état général, rares griffures notamment sur les dossier et arrêtes du piétement. Petit choc sur l'arrête supérieure du dossier bandeau et usures du vernis aux angles.
Pour plus de renseignements, n'hésitez pas à contacter le département au numéro de téléphone suivant : +33.1.53.05.52.81
Very good overall condition, rare and thin scratches on the back and on the edges of the feet. Little knock at the upper part of the back of the seat and worn varnish at the corners
For more information, please contact the department at the following number +33.1.53.05.52.81
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.