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William Le Baron Jenney
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- William Le Baron Jenney
- Four Elevator Grilles from the Manhattan Building, 431 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois
- cast iron
- 84 x 13 x 1 1/2 inches
Provenance
Gift from Manhattan Associates to the Museum, 1981
Literature
Pauline A. Saliga and Robert Bruegmann, Fragments of Chicago's Past: The Collection of Architectural Fragments at the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, 1990, p. 90
Condition
Overall fair original condition. This offering is comprised of four elevator grill elements that show consistent condition and wear. The surface throughout the grilles with loses to the finish, areas of corrosion and oxidation and considerable surface soiling. There are two panels that present with more concentrated areas of oxidation that are visible in the catalogue illustration and appear in yellower tone. The grilles are stable, but would benefit from a sensitive cleaning. Three of the panels with a slight bend to the lower third of the work which is subtle. This lot is being offered without hanging hardware. Each of the grilles present with a wonderful detailed motif to the cast iron that is even more intricate when viewed 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.