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Charles and Ray Eames
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Charles and Ray Eames
- A Rare "FSW-10" (Folding Screen Wood)
- birch plywood and canvas
Provenance
Wright Chicago, June 6, 2004, lot 523
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Literature
John Neuhart, Marilyn Neuhart and Ray Eames, Eames Design: The Work of the Office of Charles and Ray Eames, New York, 1989, pp. 78-79
Martin Eidelberg, ed., Design 1935-1965: What Modern Was, Montreal, 1991, p. 40
Martin Eidelberg, ed., Design 1935-1965: What Modern Was, Montreal, 1991, p. 40
Condition
Overall in very good condition. This screen shows evidence of wear and use including shallow surface scratches, minor losses to the veneer, edge nicks and dings. There are approximately two larger surface scratches to one middle panel, vertical in orientation, and measuring 1 inch in length. The lower and top edges of the panel show wear throughout and approximately six areas of losses and veneer losses, the largest measuring one inch in length. With smaller losses to veneer scattered throughout the panels at the extreme top and bottom edges. One panel with a stable age crack to beginning at the bottom of the panel and extending 15 inches. And second age crack to the opposite end of the same panel with a small series cracks to the veneer, one which is visible on both side of the screen. The cotton fabric between the panels appears original and is in fair condition with isolated discoloration to the top and bottom varying from one inch to six inches in length. The top and bottom edges showing fraying to the cotton webbing at the immediate edge and isolated areas of fraying on each strip approximately three inches up from the edge.
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.