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Lot 4
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Eckart Muthesius

Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 EUR
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Description

  • Eckart Muthesius
  • Storage unit, circa 1930
  • 2 sliding glass doors, inside lined with light wood, shelf, key
  • 70 x 153 x 54 cm ; 27 1/2 x 60 1/4 x 21 1/4 in.
alpaca, glass and sycamore

Provenance

Maharaja of Indore, Manik Bagh Palace, India
Sotheby's, Monaco, Mobilier Moderniste provenant du palais du Maharaja d'Indore, May 25, 1980, lot 192
Galerie Vallois, Paris
Acquired from the above in 1982 by the present owner

Literature

Reto Niggl, Eckart Muthesius, The Maharaja's Palace in Indore, Architecture and Interior, Stuttgart, 1996, illustrated p. 48

Condition

Good overall condition. Superficial scratches with some more significant ones scattered. Scuffs marks on the top edge of the proper right side. Two small cracks, which might be original flaws inherent to the manufacturing process, at the proper right front lower corner, visible on the catalogue illustration. Some oxidation overall and a few more oxidized spots scattered. Light soiling overall.
"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."