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Edward Wormley
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Edward Wormley
- "Janus" Side Table
- with firm's metal tag
stained walnut, brass and favrile glass
- with tiles executed by Tiffany Studios
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner
Literature
Robert Koch, Louis C. Tiffany, Rebel in Glass, New York, 1966, p. 217 (for a period photo showing the model in Edward Wormley's living room)
Judith Gura, Chris Kennedy and Larry Weinberg, Edward Wormley: The Other Face of Modernism, exh. cat., Lin-Weinberg Gallery, New York, 1997, p. 40
Condition
An excellent example of the form. The Tiffany tiles with a beautiful iridized finish and all remain completely intact. With some losses to the grout adjacent to the tiles to the top. Minor surface scratches to the feet and standard, consistent with age and use. Some minor nicks and losses to the wood at the underside of the table, however this is not visible once the table has been righted.
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.