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Philippe Hiquily
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Philippe Hiquily
- Occasional Table
- stamped HIQUILY / EA 2/2 and with the artist's monogram
- brass, petrified wood
Literature
Tara Hiquily, Jean-François Roudillon et al, Philippe Hiquily: catalogue raisonné, 1945-2011, vol.II, Paris, 2012, p. 66, ref. no. 752 for a related example with glass shelves
Condition
Overall very good condition. A small segment of the petrified wood on the larger surface detached from its original location and has been professionally and sensitively restored.
"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
Designed circa 1970, this model was executed from the first time in 2010 under the guidance of Philippe Hiquily. Although originally intended as an edition of 3 and 2 artist's proofs, only two artist's proofs were ever executed. The first of which was sold in a version with glass shelves at Sotheby's, Paris, 22 November, 2011, lot 215.
This present lot has been authenticated by the Hiquily Committee, from which a certificate can be obtained on request.