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Vladimir Kagan
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Vladimir Kagan
- Sofa
- fabric upholstery and castors
Literature
Vladimir Kagan, The Complete Kagan: A Lifetime of Avant-Garde Design, New York, 2004, pp. 97 and 120-121
Condition
Overall good original condition. Retains original upholstery. The upholstery with some concentrated areas of staining which appear lighter in color to the middle section of the seat, as seen in the catalogue illustration. With one minor area of fading to the upholstery to the middle section of the reverse of the back of the sofa. The front proper left edge with some lightening and discoloration. Otherwise the upholstery is in decent shape. The castors move with ease.
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
The four lots offered in this collection represent an early commission executed by Vladimir Kagan in the 1950s for the Bagden family. The present owners purchased the collection along with the house and the pieces have remained in the same interior for over 50 years. Each lot has been authenticated by Vladimir Kagan and is being sold with a certificate of authenticity.