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Adolf Loos
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- ADOLF LOOS
- “Elefantenrüssel” Table
- mahogany, beech and brass
Provenance
ALB Antiquités, Paris
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 2002
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 2002
Literature
August Sarnitz, Adolf Loos 1870-1933: Architecte, critique culturel, dandy, Cologne, 2003, pp. 24 (for a period photograph of the model) and 38 (for a related example)
Walter Zednicek, Adolf Loos: Pläne und Schriften, Vienna, 2004, pp. 98-99, figs 91, 93 (for related examples)
Christian Witt-Dörring, ed., Josef Hoffman: Interiors 1902-1913, exh. cat., New York, 2006, p. 32, fig. 5 (for a period photograph of the model)
Walter Zednicek, Adolf Loos: Pläne und Schriften, Vienna, 2004, pp. 98-99, figs 91, 93 (for related examples)
Christian Witt-Dörring, ed., Josef Hoffman: Interiors 1902-1913, exh. cat., New York, 2006, p. 32, fig. 5 (for a period photograph of the model)
Condition
Overall in good condition. The wood surfaces present with deep figuring and a rich red brown color when viewed in person. The surfaces have been sensitively revarnished and presents with a few surface scratches, minor abrasions and light surface soiling consistent with age and gentle use. The top with a few craquelures to the veneer, consistent with the aging of the wood and a few sensitively undertaken restorations, only visible upon close inspection. The legs with a few minor edge chips and sensitively undertaken restorations. The brass surfaces with minor surface scratches, edge abrasions and minor discoloration consistent with age and gentle use. The edge of the top with a few small indentations, not visually distracting and a small circular sticker, easily removable. An iconic design by Adolf Loos from the Sobel collection.
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.