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Marcel Wanders
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Marcel Wanders
- "Henna" Table
- etched WANDERS WONDERS and CAPPELLINI
- etched and partially-painted aluminum
from an edition of five
Literature
Charlotte and Peter Fiell, eds., Designing the 21st Century, Bonn, 2001, p. 547
Condition
Overall excellent condition. Minor surface scratches. Discoloration to the interior which appears to possibly be liquid, which is not visible once the table is righted.
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
The present table is one of five examples made by Wanders on the occasion of the millennium. Three sides of the table comprise an etched map of Amsterdam where Wanders works and resides. Inscribed in the Amstel river portion of the map is the phrase “The larger the island of knowledge, the larger the shoreline of wonder.”