Maarten Baas

Moss Gallery, New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 2009

Where There's Smoke, Moss Gallery, New York, May 15-23, 2004

Sophie Lovell, Furnish: Furniture and Interior Design for the 21st Century, Berlin, 2007, pp. 68-69 (for related works from the series)
Aad Krol and Timo de Rijk, eds., Yearbook Dutch Design, Rotterdam, 2005, p. 50 (for the present lot illustrated)
Gareth Williams, The Furniture Machine: Furniture since 1990, London, 2006, p. 35 (for a related work from the series)

Overall in very good condition. The charred wood surfaces with cracking, chips and losses throughout inherent to the production of the piece and intended by the artist. The surfaces with minor lifting to the epoxy resin varnish throughout, though not visually distracting. The base of the rear proper left leg with minor residue to the recessed areas, possibly inherent to the production of the piece. Due to the nature of the production, the piece is extremely fragile and should be handled accordingly. Offered together with a unique, handmade, felted silk, Merino wool and silk chiffon cushion designed by Claudy Jongstra, The Netherlands. A modern reinterpretation of a classic model.
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.

Sotheby's would like to thank Maarten Baas Studio for their assistance with the cataloguing of this lot.