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Poul Henningsen
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Poul Henningsen
- Table Lamp with 'PH 4/3' Shades
- opaque glass, lacquered copper, patinated copper, bakelite
Literature
Tina Jørstian and Poul Erik Munk Nielsen, Tænd! PH Lampens Historie, Copenhagen, 1994, p. 221 for an advertisement
Condition
Overall very good condition consistent with age and gentle use. The glass in very good condition. The lower glass is opal and the upper glass is of later production. Minor oxidation to the base as is consistent with age.
"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."
Catalogue Note
An advertisement from 1938 states 'It happens occasionally that you finish your phone call a bit quickly by banging it on the PH lamp's upper shade instead of the hook. If the phone and the PH lamp have to be beside each other then it is wise to have the glass upper shades swapped for a metal upper shade...'