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Lot 38
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POUL HENNINGSEN | Four Illuminating Mirrors

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • Four Illuminating Mirrors
  • each with producer's paper label
  • lacquered aluminium, back-lit mirrored glass
  • each: 49.5 cm diameter (19  1/2  in.)
  • circa 1965

Literature

Louis Poulsen, Light Years Ahead: The Story of the PH Lamp, Copenhagen, 1994, p. 265, for an early example of this design from the 1930s set into a dressing table

Condition

Overall very good condition. The painted frames with minor rubbing, scuffs and traces of paint from a wall. The mirrors with minor areas of spotting. The outer edge of one mirror with a minor area of lifting measuring approximately 1 cm x 5 mm. Sotheby's does not guarantee electrical components and recommends having all wiring inspected by a licensed electrician.
"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."