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Maison Desny
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Maison Desny
- A Rare Table Lamp
- impressed DESNY PARIS/MADE IN FRANCE/DEPOSE
glass and chromium-plated metal
Provenance
Acquired from Camard et Associes, Paris, by the present owner, 1999
Literature
Guillaume Janneau, Le Luminaire: Art Deco Lampen 1925-1937, Paris, 1992, p. 275
Condition
Overall very good condition. The base metal portion presently with some dullness to the finish, surface scratches and light abrasions, as seen in the catalogue illustration. This extremely unique work is comprised of individual glass elements, which are placed within the larger circular frame. The lighting agent is to the interior and surrounded by the small glass globes. Electrically stable. This is stunning design, which is much more powerful in person than in the catalogue illustration.
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.