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Donald Deskey
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- Donald Deskey
- Pair of Lamps from the Roxy Apartment at Radio City Music Hall, New York
- chromium-plated metal and glass
Provenance
Christie’s New York, December 12, 1992, lot 533 and 533A
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Literature
David A. Hanks and Jennifer Toher, Donald Deskey: Decorative Designs and Interiors, New York, 1987, p. 112 (for the lamp model visible in the reflection of the central mirror)
Condition
Overall very good condition. Please note the cataloguing of these lamps as they are large in scale. The silver plated surface of these lamps has possibly been refreshed at some point in the lamps history. The surfaces with minor surface scratches, dents and some minor pitting. The other lamp with a minor ding to the domed portion of the foot. The interior glass diffusing element to one lamp is presently broken and remains in the interior of the lamp. This element is not visible once the lamps are righted. A wonderful rare lamp design by Deskey, and other examples of the model remain in the Roxy apartment at Radio City Music Hall.
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
This rare floor lamp model appears to have only been included by Deskey in the Roxy Apartment of the Radio City Music Hall commission, where additional examples of the model remain in situ.