Lot 202
  • 202

Vladimir Kagan

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description

  • Vladimir Kagan
  • "Tri-Symmetric" End Table, Model No. 413
  • ausubo and glass

Literature

Vladimir Kagan, The Complete Kagan: A Lifetime of Avant-Garde Design, New York, 2004, pp. 86-87 and 264

Condition

Overall excellent condition consistent with use. The wooden base with a couple minute surface scratches. The glass top with a few shallow scratches.
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

The stylish "Trisymmetric" series became one of Kagan most identifiable sculpted wood designs introduced in the 1950s.  The present lot is an unusual example, as it is executed in ausubo, a rare tropical wood from Africa with rich figuring.