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Hervé van der Straeten and Thomas Boog
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description
- Hervé van der Straeten and Thomas Boog
- Chandelier
- 1999
- patinated bronze, white coral, thorny oyster shell, turbo marmoratus shell, black mussel shells
- 120 cm., 46 3/4 in. drop; 113 cm., 44 in. diameter
unique
Provenance
Galerie van der Straeten, Paris
Acquired from the above by the present owner, early 2000s
Acquired from the above by the present owner, early 2000s
Exhibited
Paris, Galerie van der Straeten, Cadavres Exquis, 1999
Condition
Generally good condition consistent with age. The central white coral piece with losses. Several broken mussel shells, some of which have been repaired. Sotheby's does not guarantee electrical wiring and suggests consulting with a licenced electrician.
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.