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Philip Michael Wolfson
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description
- Philip Michael Wolfson
- Prototype 'Longevity' Desk
- prototype 1 of 2
- aluminium, glass
Provenance
Contrasts Gallery, Hong Kong
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Condition
Overall very good condition. Minor surface scratches throughout. Minor dent to the edge of the surface top. Two minor dents to the lower shelf: one to the centre one towards the edge. Scattered scuffs and spotting near the base of the legs.
"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
Having been Head of Design for Zaha Hadid for no less than a decade, Philip Michael Wolfson orchestrates impressive fluid designs that immediately seduce through their simplicity and dynamism. Having opened his own studio in 1992, his designs always consider the materials they are applied in, rendering his furniture visually very vivid. These fabrication qualities spring from his signature tectonic design language, contextualising each piece in a unique way.
Blending the features of bolted aluminium together with the continuous, smooth and bent silhouette of its design, the desk prototype shares a stealthy elegance with a touch of callousness.