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Denham MacLaren
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Denham MacLaren
- Armchair, circa 1931
- GLASS AND LEATHER
- height: 66 cm.; 26 in., width: 55 cm., 21 5/8 in.; depth: 86 cm., 33 7/8 in.
glass, leather, steel
Provenance
Private Collection, 1956
Sale, Sotheby's London, 2nd May 2007, lot 73
Sale, Sotheby's London, 2nd May 2007, lot 73
Literature
Charlotte Benton, Tim Benton and Ghislaine Wood (ed.), Art Deco 1910-1939, V&A Publications, London, 2003, p.352.
Condition
Overall good condition consistent with age and use. The glass side panels in generally very good condition, with a small scratch (approx 7.6 cm.) around the bottom, back right hardware. One gkass panel edge is more polished than the other which may suggest one panel has been replaced.
The white leather seat with overall surface wear including scuffing, scratching, surface dirt. The leather backrest with wear exposing the base color in a 11cm. rectangle. Wear to white leather exposing core leather color at areas of extensive rubbing with the glass. This is consistent with regular wear for leather of this age. One complete tack is missing on front right corner, one tack cover is missing for front left corner and one tack cover is missing for back left corner. Pivot for back rest could use tightening. There is one original metal fitting and seven that have been replaced with modern chromed metal fittings. The underside webbing is not permanently attached at the front edge.
"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."