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Charles and Ray Eames
Estimate
3,500 - 4,500 HKD
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Description
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Six Leg Splints
- molded plywood
Designed in 1942.
Manufactured by Evans Products, each with a stamp by Evans Products and a burned-in number S2-1790.
The work is accompanied with the original paper wrapping and box.
Manufactured by Evans Products, each with a stamp by Evans Products and a burned-in number S2-1790.
The work is accompanied with the original paper wrapping and box.
Exhibited
Tokyo, Metropolitan Art Museum; Osaka, Suntory Museum, Eames Design, 2001-2002, p. 250, illustrated
New York, Brooklyn Museum, Vital Forms: American Art and Design in the Atomic Age, 1940-1960, exh. cat, 12 October, 2001 - 6 January, 2002, another example illustrated
New York, Brooklyn Museum, Vital Forms: American Art and Design in the Atomic Age, 1940-1960, exh. cat, 12 October, 2001 - 6 January, 2002, another example illustrated
Literature
John Neuhart, Marilyn Neuhart and Ray Eames, Eames Design: The Work of the office of Charles and Ray Eames, Abrams, New York, 1989, pp. 32-33, illustrated
Rapaport Brooke Kamin, Vital Forms: American Art and Design in the Atomic Age, 1940-1960, exh. cat, Abrams, New York, 2001, p. 173, illustrated
Rapaport Brooke Kamin, Vital Forms: American Art and Design in the Atomic Age, 1940-1960, exh. cat, Abrams, New York, 2001, p. 173, illustrated
Condition
Each with a small hole in the middle section and some splits in the surface due to the normal production process, light cracks near the edges of the wider ends. Generally 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
In 1941, the US Navy commissioned designers Charles and Ray Eames to use their molded plywood technique to design a lightweight splint for wounded soldiers.They were able to come up with this design, conforming to the body without a lot of extra joints and parts. The splint became a secure, lightweight solution for the Navy and later inspired the renowned Eames plywood chair.