- 285
Gilbert Poillerat for Serge Roche
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- A lamp stand
- 213.5cm. high by 63cm. wide by 63.5cm. deep;
- 84in., 2ft ¾in., 2ft 1in.
wrought iron, the openwork bulbous top above a spiral-wrapped stem and scrolling base with an X-form stretcher
Condition
A striking lamp of good overall condition. Old marks and scratches overall, with some paint marks. One section of openwork surrounding the shade is loose. Base with a number of minor dents. Not tested or guaranteed for electricity. Stylish and ready for display.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
A lamp of this design is featured in the contemporary fashion photograph illustrated above (François Baudot, Gilbert Poillerat, Maître Ferronnier, 1992, p. 129). For the original drawing and a white-painted version in a contemporary photograph of an exhibition on the Boulevard Haussmann in 1934, see Patrick Mauriès, Serge Roche, Paris, 2006, pp. 8-9, 139; a model in a design for Roche's rue las Cases apartment of 1935 appears on p. 128.