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Méret Oppenheim
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- Méret Oppenheim
- Traccia table, designed in 1939, realised circa 1972
- gilt wood and bronze
- metal and gilt wood
- 63 x 68 cm ; 24 3/4 x 26 3/4 in.
Literature
Virgilo Vercelloni, L'aventure du Design : Gavina, Milan, 1987, pp. 139, 142-143, 186-187, 194 and 218
Surreal Things : Surrealism and Design, exhibition catalogue, Victoria and Albert Museum, London, March 29 - July 22, 2007, pp. 270-271 and back cover for a related example
Surreal Things : Surrealism and Design, exhibition catalogue, Victoria and Albert Museum, London, March 29 - July 22, 2007, pp. 270-271 and back cover for a related example
Condition
Very good condition overall consistent with age and use. Oxidation to the bronze legs throughout. Some loss to the gilding on the table top, concentrated to the exterior edges, with further marks, surface scratches and scuffs to the top surface as visible in the printed and online catalogues.
"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."