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Walter Von Nessen
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- Walter Von Nessen
- An Extremely Rare Smoking Stand
- impressed VON NESSEN/N.Y./588
- chromium-plated metal and formica
Exhibited
Art Moderne: Industrial Design At Home in the 1930s, Oakville Museum, Erchless Estate, Oakville, Ontario, September 25, 2004-April 3, 2005
Literature
House & Garden, January 1931, p. 25
Condition
Overall excellent original condition. The top surface is most likely formica laid down on wood. The top surface shows normal wear with a series of dot-like losses circumventing the ash receptacle as seen in the catalogue photograph. Otherwise there is faint craquelure and extremely mild rubbing to the finish. The removable ash receptacle is possibly aluminum and extends the depth of the entire piece. The chromium-plated supports and base trim are in excellent shape with only minor wear. The base plate is either formica or bakelite and shows normal wear with minor abrasions to the finish throughout. The four feet are either bakelite or formica and are stable. An outstanding example of Von Nessen's work never before seen on the auction market.
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.