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Wharton Esherick
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Wharton Esherick
- Pair of Side Chairs
- each signed and dated - W - E - - - - 1958 -
- walnut, leather
en suite with previous lot
Provenance
Commissioned directly from the artist by Nat and Rose Rubinson
Thence by descent to the present owner
Thence by descent to the present owner
Literature
Mansfield Bascom, Wharton Esherick: The Journey of a Creative Mind, New York, 2010, pp. 181 (for a discussion of the "SK" Chair design), 198-200 (for a discussion and illustration of the present lot)
Condition
Overall very good original color and condition, light natural wear to surfaces and extremities commensurate with age and use. The leather webbing is also original, with good age related color and patina. In our opinion each chair has an attractive rich grain and patina, and the frame of each remains sturdy and firm. Each chair is carved with the designer's monogram and dated 1958. This presents a rare opportunity to acquire a scarce model from one of the most highly regarded commissions in the designer's career.
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.