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Karl Springer
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Karl Springer
- Pair of Table Lamps
- painted snakeskin on metal, chromium-plated metal
- 28 1/2 in. (72.4 cm) high each15 1/2 in. (39.4 cm) width of shades
- executed by Hansen Lighting Co., New York
Provenance
Lobel Modern, New York
Literature
Delphine and Reed Krakoff, Houses That We Dreamt Of: The Interiors of Delphine and Reed Krakoff, New York, 2017, p. 57 (for the present lot illustrated)
Condition
Overall in very good condition. The snakeskin surfaces with minor flaking and gentle discoloration. The chromed and painted metal surfaces with minor oxidation, the latter with minor lifting to the paint in isolated areas. A sleek pair of lamps in very good condition.
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.
Catalogue Note
Sotheby's would like to thank Liz O'Brien for her assistance with the cataloguing of this lot.