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Samuel Marx
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- SAMUEL MARX
- Pair of Andirons and Set of Fire Tools
- painted and patinated metal
comprising a pair of andirons, stand, scoop, brush, poker, tongs and log holder
Provenance
Charles S. Munson, Sasco Hill, Southport, CT
Literature
Liz O'Brien, Ultramodern Samuel Marx: Architect, Designer, Art Collector, New York, 2007, p. 202 (for a similar pair of andirons in the residence of Joseph Block, Chicago, IL)
Condition
Overall very good original condition. The andirons with some minor chips to paint and rubbing to surface. With scratches, dings, nicks to the metal portion. Also with minor oxidation. These appear to have been lightly used. The fire tools with scattered chips to paint and rubbing at the handles. With evidence of adhesive residue to some of the handles. The brush with some looseness and the cap portion over the bristles with a small one inch crack. The bucket has possibly been repainted with very minor chips, scratches and two areas of losses to finish to interior. Scattered surface dirt to all the fire tools and bucket. These also appear to have been sensitively used.
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.