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Christian Dell
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Christian Dell
- Design Drawing of a Table Lamp for Gebrüder Kaiser & Co., Neheim-Hüsten
- inscribed Tischleuchte / doppelte Kugelbewegung with partial red stamped monogram CD and numbered in red pencil 2...
- pencil on tracing paper
Provenance
The Estate of Christian Dell
Christie's, Amsterdam, 26 October 1989, Lot 451
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Christie's, Amsterdam, 26 October 1989, Lot 451
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Exhibited
Paris, Musée des Arts Décoratifs, L'esprit du Bauhaus, October 2016 - February 2017
Literature
Exh. Cat., Berlin, Bauhaus-Archiv, Museum für Gestaltung in Berlin, Die Metallwerkstatt am Bauhaus, February - April 1992, p. 205, no. 163b, fig. no. 160 for a similar example, no. 164a for a technical drawing of the ball joint movement
Condition
Overall good condition. Minor smudges and marks throughout. A fold line running horizontally through the centre of the work. Creasing concentrated to the top right and top left corners as partially visible in the printed and online catalogues. A tear to the top right edge running horizontally approximately 2cm, with a further tear top left corner, possibly repaired, running vertically, approximately 5cm as visible in the printed and online catalogues. Two stains near the upper left side, with a further smaller stain lower left side, as visible in the printed and online catalogues. A loss to the lower right corner as visible in the printed and online catalogues. Very minor loses to the very edges of the work in some areas.
"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."