- 1449
Edgar Brandt
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Edgar Brandt
- Console
- patinated wrought iron, silver-plated brass and marble
- height 35 5/8 in.; width 94 5/8 in.; depth 20 7/8 in.;90.5 cm; 240.3 cm; 53 cm
Provenance
Private Collection, Buenos Aires
Sotheby's New York, March 14, 1997, lot 274
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Sotheby's New York, March 14, 1997, lot 274
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Condition
Overall in very good condition consistent with age and use. The wrought iron frame with minor scattered rubbing to the patinated and silvered surfaces and minor oxidation throughout. The marble surfaces with minor scattered scuffs and surface scratches. The outer edges with a few minor chips which are not visually disruptive. The upper marble element has broken into four pieces, the lower marble element into three pieces and both have been professionally and sensitively restored and are not visually disruptive. An impressive and elegant design from one of the premier French iron workers of the the early 20th century.
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 Joan Kahr for her assistance with the cataloguing of this lot.