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René Herbst
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- René Herbst
- Low Table from the Apartment of René Herbst, Paris
- mahogany and chromium-plated metal
Provenance
Galerie Maria de Beyrie, Paris, 1997
Exhibited
Exposition Internationale et Universelle, Brussels, 1935
Literature
Solange Goguel, René Herbst, Paris, 1990, p. 70
La Maison de René Herbst: Prototypes and Rares Pieces by René Herbst from 1925 to 1949, exh. cat., Galerie de Beyrie, New York, 1999, p. 13 (for a drawing of the table in Herbst's apartment)
La Maison de René Herbst: Prototypes and Rares Pieces by René Herbst from 1925 to 1949, exh. cat., Galerie de Beyrie, New York, 1999, p. 13 (for a drawing of the table in Herbst's apartment)
Condition
Overall excellent condition. The mahogany has been refinished at some point with minor surface scratches and a few minor flecks to the edges. The lower top appears to have been replaced at some point in the history of the table. The undersides of both table tops have additional screw holes. The chromium-plated metal supports are in very good condition, showing very gentle wear with minor surface scratches and occasional spots of discoloration. A very modern design from the 1930s.
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.