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A Luso-Brazilian Rococo style brass-mounted hardwood commode 20th century
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- hardwood, brass
- height 39 in.; width 66 1/2 in.; depth 24 in.
- 99.5 cm; 169 cm; 61 cm
Provenance
Frances Elkins
Christie's Los Angeles, The Duquette Collection, March 12-14, 2001, lot 58
Literature
Anonymous, 'They Live in an ex-Movie Studio,' Vogue, April 15, 1957, p. 123
Lee, Sarah Tomerlin, 'Here Enter The House of a Magician,' House Beautiful, June 1965, p. 111
Duquette, Tony, 'The Lure of a Baroque Imagination: Designer's Los Angeles Studio/Residence,' Architectural Digest, March 1978, p. 108
Lee, Sarah Tomerlin, 'Here Enter The House of a Magician,' House Beautiful, June 1965, p. 111
Duquette, Tony, 'The Lure of a Baroque Imagination: Designer's Los Angeles Studio/Residence,' Architectural Digest, March 1978, p. 108
Condition
With scattered age and construction cracks, abrasions and dents. Small losses to wood at edges in areas; not extensive and some now with shallow infill in areas. Partially refinished; visible on top. Mounts with rubbing, oxidation and surface dirt. In good condition.
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.