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Lot 100
  • 100

Samuel Marx

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • SAMUEL MARX
  • Table Lamp from the Alfred Koolish Residence, Bel Air, California
  • travertine, patinated metal and fabric shade

Provenance

Alfred Koolish Residence, Bel Air, CA
Donzella, New York

Literature

Liz O'Brien, Ultramodern Samuel Marx:  Architect, Designer, Art Collector, New York, 2007, p. 175 (for related floor lamps from the Koolish interior)

Condition

Overall excellent condition. The table lamp is significant in scale and presence when viewed in person. The travertine of the standard is in excellent condition, with some minor inconsistencies to the surface that which are consistent with the composition of the material and not a result of condition. With replaced shade and possibly replaced glass diffuser, which are both in form and size suitable for the lamp. Please note, this is a heavy work, weighing approximately 55 pounds.
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.
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