- 895
Bunting Electrical Company, early 20th century
Estimate
200 - 300 GBP
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Description
- Electric Heater
- with metal factory mark BUNTING England
- chromium plated, enamelled and painted metal
- height: 75.5cm., 29 3/4 in.; maximum width: 68cm., 26 3/4 in.
- Executed circa 1930.
with central bar heater, metal oxidized and hull repainted
Provenance
Sotheby's, Amsterdam, 19 and 20 October 1987, lot 669
Literature
Bevis Hillier, The World of Art Deco, exhibition catalogue, Minneapolis Institute of Art, July-September 1971, pp.83-84, n.256
Condition
Not tested or guaranteed for electricity.
Traces of rust and oxidizing over the entire surface, particularly to back of sails. Chromium plated very slightly pitted and worn, particularly to lower part of large sail, as visible in catalogue illustration. Numerous chips to cream painting that have been repainted and shows many chips. Numerous wear and rust spots to non-chromium plated or painted metal elements and to heater elements.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."