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Philip Johnson and Richard Kelly
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- Philip Johnson and Richard Kelly
- An Important and Rare Three-Legged Floor Lamp from the Burden Residence, New York, New York
- brass, enameled aluminum and enameled steel
Provenance
William A. M. Burden, New York
Thence by Descent
Literature
Martin Eidelberg, ed., Design 1935-1965: What Modern Was, Montreal, 1991, p. 204 (for the complete history of the model)
Hilary Lewis and John O'Connor, Philip Johnson: The Architect in his Own Words, New York, 1994, pp. 28-33
Hilary Lewis and John O'Connor, Philip Johnson: The Architect in his Own Words, New York, 1994, pp. 28-33
Condition
Overall in excellent condition. The brass base of the lamp with some scattered surface scratches and some dark discolorations from oxidation, as seen in the catalogue illustration. The shade is in very good condition with some scattered chips to the enameled surface along the outer rim as seen in the catalogue illustration. Electrically stable. A rare opportunity to acquire the coveted three-legged prototype from an original Philip Johnson designed interior.
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
Philip Johnson designed the first three-legged prototype of this iconic lamp for The Glass House in New Canaan, Connecticut in 1949. Several subsequent residential commissions by Johnson in 1952-53 included three-legged examples, and less than ten are known to exist. The Burden apartment contained a pair of three-legged lamps, along with the more common four-legged model, which was commercially produced until 1967.