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Maison Desny
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- Maison Desny
- Floor Lamp
- impressed DEPOSE/MADE IN FRANCE/DESNY PARIS
- nickel-plated brass
Literature
"L'Appartemente de M. Jacques Holzschuch: Décoré par Desny," Art et Industrie, December 1932, p. 26 (for a related model)
Guillaume Janneau, Le Luminaire: Art Deco Lampen 1925-1937, Paris, 1992, pl. 167 (for a related model)
Guillaume Janneau, Le Luminaire: Art Deco Lampen 1925-1937, Paris, 1992, pl. 167 (for a related model)
Condition
Overall very good restored condition. The present lot was recently sensitively re-chromed by a professional restorer. The replacement chrome is nickel-plated, the same as the original chrome that remained in remnant on the piece prior to the restoration. The result is consistent with the original design and in excellent condition. The lamp is electrically stable. The shade is in this model is designed to be adjustable.
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.