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Guy de Rougemont
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- Guy de Rougemont
- Pair of "Nuage" Table Lamps
- each lamp incised Rougemont/71
- acrylic
from an edition of ten
Provenance
Christie's London, November 4, 2014, lot 309
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Literature
Philippe Decelle, Diane Hennebert and Pierre Loze, L'Utopie du Tout Plastique, 1960-1973, Brussels, 1994, p. 98
Charlotte and Peter Fiell, ed., 1000 Lights: 1960 to Present, Cologne, 2005, pp. 196-197
Patrick Favardin and Guy Bloch-Champfort, Les Décorateurs des années 60-70, Paris, 2007, p. 176
Charlotte and Peter Fiell, ed., 1000 Lights: 1960 to Present, Cologne, 2005, pp. 196-197
Patrick Favardin and Guy Bloch-Champfort, Les Décorateurs des années 60-70, Paris, 2007, p. 176
Condition
Overall in good condition. Both lamps present with minor nicks and scuffs as is common and consistent with age and gentle use. One of the bases with two hairline cracks which have been professionally and sensitively stabilized, one on the front panel (approx. 6 ¾ in.) and a second on the proper right panel (approx 2 in.). This base with five drilled holes for wire positioning at the base. The shade of this lamp with minor surface soiling at the seams as is common with age. Due to the current positioning of the wiring the shade sits faintly askew. Both the base and shade have minor separations at the seams which does not affect the integrity of the work. Please note this lamp presently has a European plug. The other lamp with a hairline crack on the front panel radiating from the proper left corner, measuring approximately ¾ in. The base of this lamp with four drilled holes for wire positioning at the base. Please note Sotheby's does not guarantee the functionality and/or the voltage compatibility for electrical wiring, and suggests having all electrical components inspected by a licensed electrician. A playful and Surrealist iteration of French 1970s design.
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.