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Paul Frankl
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Paul Frankl
- Desk and Chair
- desk with firm's "Skyscraper" metal tag
- black and silver painted wood, metal and fabric upholstery
Literature
"New and Old Uses for Furniture," Good Furniture and Decoration, March 1930, p. 151 (for a similar model of the chair)
Paul T. Frankl, Form and Re-form: A Practical Handbook of Modern Interiors, 1930, pp. 75 and 180
Christopher Long, Paul T. Frankl and Modern American Design, New Haven, 2007, p. 78 (for the chair)
Paul T. Frankl, Form and Re-form: A Practical Handbook of Modern Interiors, 1930, pp. 75 and 180
Christopher Long, Paul T. Frankl and Modern American Design, New Haven, 2007, p. 78 (for the chair)
Condition
Overall in excellent condition. The black lacquer has been recently repainted. The applied silver leaf is in very good condition with a few nicks and scratches, particularly along the front edges of the top and sides) consistent with use. The chair seat with new silver satin upholstery.
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.