A Modern American Dining Table

Collection of Ira H. Levy
Wright, Chicago, June 12, 2014, lot 268
Acquired from the above by the present owner

House & Garden, November 1968, p. 118 (for the table in Ira H. Levy's home)
House Beautiful, June 1998, p. 83

Overall in good condition. When viewed in person, the table presents with a much warmer color than in the catalogue illustration and rich figuring. The wood surfaces present with minor surface scratches, nicks and some minor abrasions, consistent with age and gentle use and mostly concentrated to the lower portions of the legs. The frieze of the circular table top with some restorations to the veneer. A beautiful table charged with history.
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.

The present dining table, formerly in the collection of Estee Lauder executive Ira H. Levy, provided the setting for conversation between some of the greatest intellectual, artistic minds of the late 20^th Century.  Such varied individuals as Andy Warhol, Karl Springer, Willem de Kooning, Leonard Bernstein, and Louise Nevelson gathered around this "perfect" table over the years in Mr. Levy’s residences.