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Poul Henningsen
Estimate
18,000 - 24,000 USD
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Description
- Poul Henningsen
- PH Floor Lamp, Shade Model No. 5/5
enameled copper and patinated brass
Literature
Heinz Hirdina and Dietrich Otte, ed., Neues Bauen, Neues Gestalten: Das Neue Frankfurt, die Neue Stadt, Eine Zeitschrift Zwischen 1926 und 1933, Berlin, 1984, p. 201 (for the Frankfurter Register 12 showing the lamp)
Tina Jørstian and Poul Erik Munk Nielsen, Taend!: PH Lampens Historie, Denmark, 1994, pp. 152, 157 and 181
Tina Jørstain and Poul Erik Munk Nielsen, eds., Light Years Ahead: The Story of the PH Lamp, Copenhagen, 2000, pp. 157, 181, 203 and 225
Tina Jørstian and Poul Erik Munk Nielsen, Taend!: PH Lampens Historie, Denmark, 1994, pp. 152, 157 and 181
Tina Jørstain and Poul Erik Munk Nielsen, eds., Light Years Ahead: The Story of the PH Lamp, Copenhagen, 2000, pp. 157, 181, 203 and 225
Condition
Overall in very good condition. With early and perhaps original cord, floor switch and plug. The enameled shades with nicks, scratches and light abrasions. Minor rubbing and resulting losses to collar of largest (top) and smallest (bottom) shade where it attaches to lamp hardware. Middle shade with a 1x 1 ½ in. loss to enamel on exterior. Rubbing and resulting losses to gold-painted undersides of all three shades. The fastener connecting the shade components to the lamp retains its original screws and washers. The patinated brass standard with a few scratches and very slight rubbing to the patina in places. The painted metal base with scratches, nicks and multiple small losses to the lacquer finish consistent with age and use. Overall the lamp has acquired a beautiful patina with age. Please note that the color of the top shade is a lighter tone than in the catalogue illustration, and is in fact closer to the color of the middle shade as illustrated. An excellent example of the model that presents beautifully in person.
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.