Lot 173
  • 173

George Sakier

Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description

  • George Sakier
  • Eight Vases and Two Candleholders
  • ebony glass
including models 2428, 2425, 2409 and 2404

Literature

Karen Davies, At Home in Manhattan: Modern Decorative Arts, 1925 to the Depression, New Haven, 1983, p. 115
Leslie A. Piña, Fostoria: Designer George Sakier, Atglen, PA, 1996, pp. 16-17 and 22-29
J. Stewart Johnson, American Modern 1925-1940: Design for a New Age, New York, 2000, pp. 59, 164, 224

Condition

Overall in excellent condition. This lot is an assembled collection and contains some very rare models. With a few minor surface scratches and some surface dirt. One of the smaller vases with a minute fleck to the top rim. With a few scratches to the underbases of the vases.
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.