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Serge Mouille
Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 USD
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Description
- Serge Mouille
- "Le Très Grand Signal" Floor Lamp
- brushed aluminum and iron
Provenance
DeLorenzo 1950, New York
Literature
Pierre Émile Pralus, Serge Mouille: A French Classic, Paris, 2006, pp. 220-221
Condition
Overall in very good condition. The metal body of the lamp with minor surface scratches, surface dirt and some minor areas of discoloration. The base with similar scratches, minor discolorations and some areas of oxidation. The base has an inherent linear pattern to the metal, which is not easily visible in the catalogue illustration. The floor lamp is electrically stable and both the central light element as well as the upper lighting agent is functional. The top element is turned on and off by an adjacent white switch. All screws and hardware appear original.
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
Designed in 1963, the “Le Très Grand Signal” was a departure in both height and material. The production of this brushed aluminum model was the only variant overseen by Mouille, unlike the other production models within the “Signal” series.