- 8
Ingo Maurer
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- 'Moon Over Cuba' Floor Light, 2007
- metal, plastic
- 84.5 H x 40 W x 40 D cm. (33 1/4 x 15 3/4 x 15 3/4 in.)
produced by Ingo Maurer GmbH
gold plated steel, steel, brass, panted plastic
gold plated steel, steel, brass, panted plastic
Literature
Kim Hastreiter, et al., Provoking Magic: Lighting of Ingo Maurer, exh. cat., New York, 2007, p. 91
Bernhard Dessecker, ed., Ingo Maurer: Designing With Light, Munich, 2008, p. 106
Bernhard Dessecker, ed., Ingo Maurer: Designing With Light, Munich, 2008, p. 106
Condition
Overall excellent condition consistent with age. Sotheby's does not guarantee electrical components and suggests having all wiring inspected by a licensed electrician.
"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
The 'Moon Over Cuba' floor light is available on request from the Ingo Maurer studio, to date only a limited number have been made. The offered lot is number 3 of 3 that have been executed thus far. Another example from this production was included in the solo exhibition Provoking Magic: Lighting of Ingo Maurer, The Cooper Hewitt, National Design Museum, New York, 14 September 2007- 27 January 2008.
A certificate of authenticity from Ingo Maurer is provided with this lot.