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Gaetano Pesce
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Gaetano Pesce
- "Seaweed" Chair
- signed
resin-covered fabric and ebonized wood
- from an edition of six unique examples and one prototype
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist
Galerie Ernest Mourmans, Maastricht, the Netherlands
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Literature
Paola Antonelli, Mutant Materials in Contemporary Design, New York, 1995, p. 43 (for a related example)
Gaetano Pesce, Le Temps des Questions, Paris, 1996, p. 88. (for a related example)
Gaetano Pesce, Le Temps des Questions, Paris, 1996, p. 88. (for a related example)
Condition
Overall excellent condition. The work is comprised of resin covered fabric stripes, and by the nature of the material there are some minor inconsistencies of the material across the chair. This is not a result of the condition, but inherent in the material and production. There is a wooden dowel that fastens the seat to the backrest. A rare work from this iconic series to appear at auction.
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.
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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.