Samuel Yellin
Pair of Doors from Goodhart Hall, Bryn Mawr College, Pennsylvania
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Samuel Yellin
Pair of Doors from Goodhart Hall, Bryn Mawr College, Pennsylvania
circa 1928
oak, hand-wrought iron, bronze
95⅝ x 24 x 7½ in. (242.6 x 59.7 x 7 cm) each
Overall in very good condition. The doors appear to retain their original finish throughout, which has been beautifully preserved and presents with occasional areas of fading and discolorations consistent with age, installation and gentle use. The oak surfaces throughout present with minor surface scratches, abrasions and small indentations consistent with age and gentle use. The edges and corners of each door present with slightly more concentrated wear and small chips to the wood, consistent with use and not visually distracting. As pictured in the catalogue photography, the lower edge of the proper left door presents with more pronounced losses to the wood covering an area measuring approximately 12 ¾ x ¼ inch, stable. The wrought iron hardware presents with irregularities inherent to production which underscore the hand-wrought quality of the work, as well as oxidation, tarnish and corrosion throughout consistent with age. The iron presents with some scattered surface scratches, minor abrasions and scuffing consistent with age and gentle use. The bronze handles are in very good condition and present with oxidation, light pitting and discolorations throughout consistent with age and gentle use. As evidenced by a few small open aperture holes along the central interior door borders, the doors appear to be lacking a latch that was previously mounted. A well-preserved example from one of Yellin’s architectural commissions.
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.