MARTIN SZEKELY | "K.L." Daybed

number 2 from an edition of 8 plus 2 artist’s proofs and 2 prototypes

Galerie kreo, Paris
Private Collection
Phillips New York, June 15, 2012, lot 58
Acquired from the above by the present owner

Ian Phillips, “London Revival: San Francisco based designer Steven Volpe transforms a historic London townhouse into a subtle sensation,” Elle Décor, December 2010-January 2011, p. 154

Overall in very good condition. The polished metal surfaces present with scattered minute surface scratches and occasional minor rubbing on the polished surfaces, visible upon close inspection and consistent with gentle use. The metal edges of the frame with minor traces of white paint, not visually distracting. The cushion has been reupholstered with dark blue velvet fabric that beautifully complements the painted and polished aluminum surfaces. The blue bolsters were added later by a professional decorator and they pair well with the original form. The present model was originally designed for fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld and therefore named, "K.L."
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Sotheby’s would like to thank Aurélie Julien for her assistance with the cataloguing of this lot.