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SYRIE MAUGHAM | Pair of columns, circa 1933
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 EUR
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Description
- Syrie Maugham
- Pair of columns, circa 1933
- 111 x 25 cm ; 43 3/4 x 9 7/8 in.
tubular glass, chromium plated metal and painted wood
Provenance
Sotheby's, London, October 19, 1990, lot 349 (£ 8 855)
Literature
Pauline C. Metcalf, Syrie Maugham: Staging Glamorous Interiors, New York, 2010, pp. 42-43
Condition
Good overall condition. The paint presents with craquelures on the upper elements, a few small instances of wear and a few small losses to the paint (some of them previously re-finished). The bases present with some dirt. The wood with a few minute dent, concentrated to the edges. The glass stems with a few irregularities within the material, inherent to the making.
"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
This model of a column was in Syrie Maugham's own apartment and is shown in a contemporary photograph by Cecil Beaton.