Lot 137
  • 137

Line Vautrin

Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
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Description

  • Line Vautrin
  • "Colbert" Mirror
  • incised Line Vautrin

  • talosel and mirrored glass

Provenance

Collection of Wayne Schwartz, Southampton, NY

Literature

Line Vautrin and Patrick Mauriès, Line Vautrin:  Sculptor, Jeweller, Magician, London, 1992, pp. 98-99

Condition

Overall in very good original condition. With some slight rubbing to the silvered elements and some minute losses to the silvered areas. With approximately 15 cracked insets square mirror elements to the portion of the frame immediately adjacent to the central mirror. The central mirror in this example is flat in shape. A large scale example in very good condition.
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.