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Donald Deskey
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
- Donald Deskey
- A Rare Pair of Table Lamps
- extruded aluminum, brass and paper shades
Literature
"Little Tables and the Newest Lamps," Home and Field, December 1932, p. 40
Charles Francisco, The Radio City Music Hall: An Affectionate History of The World's Greatest Theater, New York, 1979, n.p. (for the pair of lamps at Radio City Music Hall)
David A. Hanks and Jennifer Toher, Donald Deskey: Decorative Designs and Interiors, New York, 1987, p. 102 (for a related model in the Brown Palace Hotel, Denver)
Charles Francisco, The Radio City Music Hall: An Affectionate History of The World's Greatest Theater, New York, 1979, n.p. (for the pair of lamps at Radio City Music Hall)
David A. Hanks and Jennifer Toher, Donald Deskey: Decorative Designs and Interiors, New York, 1987, p. 102 (for a related model in the Brown Palace Hotel, Denver)
Condition
The pair of lamps are in overall excellent original condition. With original finials, socket clusters, chain pulls and plugs. Cords are later replacements. The lamp bodies with a few very light surface scratches and light tarnishing within groove lines consistent with age. The copper socket clusters with some light tarnishing, also consistent with age. As seen in the catalogue photo, the contemporary shades are possibly a bit too large for the models and do show off enough of the shafts.
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.
Catalogue Note
A pair of these lamps in a slightly smaller dimension were designed for the men's lounge on the third mezzanine at Radio Music City Hall and remain in situ.