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Eileen Gray
Estimate
400,000 - 600,000 EUR
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Description
- Eileen Gray
- Two Four-Panel Screens, designed circa 1960, executed circa 1973
- cork
- Each panel : 212,4 x 69,9 cm ; 83 5/8 x 27 1/2 in.
cork, mahogany and metal
Provenance
Monika Kinley, Londres
Collection Keith Lichtenstein, Londres
Collection Andrew Crispo, New York
DeLorenzo Gallery, New York
Collection privée américaine, acquis auprès du précédent en 2000
Collection privée, Europe, acquis auprès du précédent en 2014-2015
Collection Keith Lichtenstein, Londres
Collection Andrew Crispo, New York
DeLorenzo Gallery, New York
Collection privée américaine, acquis auprès du précédent en 2000
Collection privée, Europe, acquis auprès du précédent en 2014-2015
Exhibited
Monika Kinley, Londres, 1975
Literature
"Things Seen - Eminence Gray", Design, n. 319, Juillet 1975, un paravent reproduit p. 23 au sein de l'exposition de Monika Kinley de 1975
John Loring, "The Collectors : The Refinements of Art Déco, Andrew Crispo in New York", Architectural Digest, Mars 1980, les deux paravents reproduits p. 106
Peter Adam, Eileen Gray, Architect/Designer, New York, 1987, un paravent reproduit p. 373 au sein de l'exposition de Monika Kinley de 1975
Eileen Gray : An architecture for all senses, catalogue d'exposition, Deutsches Architektur-Museum, Francfort, 25 septembre - 1 décembre 1996, un paravent reproduit p. 11 au sein de l'exposition de Monika Kinley de 1975
John Loring, "The Collectors : The Refinements of Art Déco, Andrew Crispo in New York", Architectural Digest, Mars 1980, les deux paravents reproduits p. 106
Peter Adam, Eileen Gray, Architect/Designer, New York, 1987, un paravent reproduit p. 373 au sein de l'exposition de Monika Kinley de 1975
Eileen Gray : An architecture for all senses, catalogue d'exposition, Deutsches Architektur-Museum, Francfort, 25 septembre - 1 décembre 1996, un paravent reproduit p. 11 au sein de l'exposition de Monika Kinley de 1975
Condition
Good overall condition.
The cork elements are slightly dry, partially unglued, disjoined and present with some cracks inherent to the material and resulting from the drying up. A few liftings of cork and some small chips, mostly concentrated around the edges, with a few rare chips more significant, consistent with age and use. A few stains (most likely glue stains) scattered on the panels. There are possible previous restorations on the cork.
Some light scratches, minute dents, rare light cracks and a few small chips on the wooden frames.
The hinges are slightly oxidized, partially un-screwed and a few screws are missing.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Ces deux paravents appartiennent à une édition de cinq de deux tailles différentes réalisée en 1973 par Prunella Clough, la nièce d'Eileen Gray. Monika Kinley, collectionneuse, curatrice et amie de Prunella Clough organise une exposition en 1975 qui présente des dessins et des meubles choisis par Eileen Gray et sa nièce, dont les deux paravents que nous présentons, l'un étant illustré sur une photographie prise lors de l'exposition.
Trois des cinq paravents furent acquis par des musées : le Portsmouth City Museum (n. d'inventaire n. 220/1975), le Leicester City Art Gallery (n. d'inventaire LD59.1976.0) et le Bristol Museum & Art Gallery (n. d'inventaire Na222, acquis en 1980). Ces deux paravents sont donc les deux seuls encore en mains privées.
Trois des cinq paravents furent acquis par des musées : le Portsmouth City Museum (n. d'inventaire n. 220/1975), le Leicester City Art Gallery (n. d'inventaire LD59.1976.0) et le Bristol Museum & Art Gallery (n. d'inventaire Na222, acquis en 1980). Ces deux paravents sont donc les deux seuls encore en mains privées.