Samuel Marx

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Block, Chicago, IL
Private Collection
Wright Chicago, May 22, 2005, lot 102
Private Collection, Chicago, IL
Sotheby's New York, November 16, 2007, lot 9
Acquired from the above by the present owner

Alexander Payne and James Zemaitis, The Coffee Table Coffee Table Book, London, 2003, p. 80
Liz O'Brien, Ultramodern Samuel Marx: Architect, Designer, Art Collector, New York, 2007, p. 204

Overall excellent condition. Over the past 10 years, several of the tiles have been professionally reattached to the wooden body. Otherwise, a few minor losses to the reverse-silvered finish along the top edges as well as losses to the black painted wooden boarders throughout. It is unclear whether the original color of the égolomisé has changed over the years. In person the color is more complex and vibrant than it appears in the catalogue photograph.
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.