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Eileen Gray
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Eileen Gray
- Pair of 'Transat' Armchairs, designed 1925-1927, executed by Ecart International circa 1980
- wood, leather
- height: 70cm.; 28 ¼in.; width: 139cm.; 54 ¾in.; depth: 79.5cm.; 31¼in.
leather, lacquered wood, nickeled metal
Provenance
Sebastian Walker, by whom gifted to the present owner
Condition
Chair 1: Leather in overall very good condition as is lacquered frame, with a minor lacquer loss on rear left leg and one on right leg, exposing wood beneath. One piece of the screw cap hardware missing on left rear armrest. Minor joint separation to rear of headrest frame.
Chair 2: Leather in overall very good condition. Lacquered frame in good condition with chips on right and left armrests and front of right leg, exposing wood beneath. Light corrosion and oxidisation to stretcher bar beneath.
"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."