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Frank Lloyd Wright
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- Frank Lloyd Wright
- Bench Seat from the Unitarian Church, Shorewood Hills, Wisconsin
together with a framed photograph of the interior of the Unitarian Church by Ezra Stoller
stained fir plywood
- 28 x 40 x 24 inches
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, March 10, 2005, lot 344
Literature
Patrick Meehan, ed., Truth Against the World: Frank Lloyd Wright Speaks for an Organic Architecture, New York, 1992, p. 175
William Allin Storrer, The Frank Lloyd Wright Companion, Chicago, 1993, p. 301
William Allin Storrer, The Frank Lloyd Wright Companion, Chicago, 1993, p. 301
Condition
Overall good condition showing normal wear consistent with age and use. The bench has nicks, dings, scratches, and scuffs throughout. There are also spots of paint residue, quite concentrated on the back of the seat (behind the hinges). Edges with occasional small losses. The front of the backrest with a curved crack (approx. 3 ½ in. long). The reverse of the back with an oval patch (approx. 3 ¾ x 2 in.) that appears to be original to the piece. The underside with long diagonal indentations that also appear original to the making and they are unobtrusive. Some edges of the underside, particularly to the facing left side with small unobtrusive losses and areas of restoration. The chains also appear to be original. Surface dirt throughout. Metal plates with discoloration (possibly varnish residue). Nice, sturdy example.
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.