Lot 97
  • 97

Vladimir Kagan

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Vladimir Kagan
  • Sideboard
  • rosewood, etched brass, glass, plastic and fabric

Provenance

Acquired directly from the artist by Rosalie M. and Matthew B. Weinstein, Merion, PA
Sotheby's New York, March 31, 2007, lot 267
Acquired from the above by the present owner

Literature

Vladimir Kagan, The Complete Kagan:  A Lifetime of Avant-Garde Design, New York, 2004, p. 266 (for a rendering of a related model)

Condition

Overall in very good condition. There is one piece of the metal surface that is lifting in the center. The display vitrine in very good condition. The glass doors with alarm sensors and adhesive residue. With glass shelves and brackets on upper shelves. The piece was designed with lights to the shelving units, which has not been tested by Sotheby’s. Lower compartments open to reveal single shelf. Three drawers in the counter top element with fabric lining to protect the items in the drawers (such as silver). Each drawer also with inset fabric cover. The metal element with a subtle surface treatment which adds depth to the overall piece.
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.