Lot 73
  • 73

TOM DIXON | Candelabrum

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • Tom Dixon
  • Candelabrum
  • Height : 170 cm ; 67 in.
designed in 1989patinated iron and gilt metal

Provenance

Galerie Mougin, Paris

Literature

Gareth Williams & Nick Wright, Cut & Shut : The History of Creative Salvage, London, 2012, p. 119

Condition

Good overall condition. The patinated iron presents with a few scratches, some instances of wear to the patina and with a few instances of oxidation. Right above the gilt ball, several losses of patina revealing some light rust. The gilt ball presents with some instances of wear to the gilding and with some oxidation in the recessed areas.The foot base presents with a white wax stains of approximately 2 x 2 cm. Wax remnants within and around the candle holders.
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