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Greta Magnusson-Grossman
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Greta Magnusson-Grossman
- "Grasshopper" Floor Lamp, Model No. G-33
- with producer's label and remnants of a second label
- lacquered steel, lacquered aluminum, brass and plastic
- height 48 1/2 in.; width 17 1/4 in.; depth 19 1/4 in.;123.2 cm; 43.8 cm; 48.9 cm
Literature
Furniture Forum, vol. 1, no. 1, Los Angeles, Winter 1949, section 3, p. 3
Lily Kane, Greta Magnusson Grossman: Designer, New York, 2000, pp. 6 and 13
Evan Snyderman and Karin Åberg Wærn, Greta Grossman - A Car and Some Shorts, Stockholm, 2010, pp. 36, 43 and 148
Wendy Kaplan, ed., Living in a Modern Way: California Design 1930-1965, Cambridge, MA, 2011, p. 7
Lily Kane, Greta Magnusson Grossman: Designer, New York, 2000, pp. 6 and 13
Evan Snyderman and Karin Åberg Wærn, Greta Grossman - A Car and Some Shorts, Stockholm, 2010, pp. 36, 43 and 148
Wendy Kaplan, ed., Living in a Modern Way: California Design 1930-1965, Cambridge, MA, 2011, p. 7
Condition
Overall good condition consistent with age and use. The painted surfaces present with minor surface scratches, nicks and scuffs. The rear proper right leg with a chip to the paint which measures approximately 1 1/4 in. and is not visually disruptive. The shade with evidence of the old label above the switch, though not currently present. The metal hinge with oxidation. Sotheby's does not guarantee electrical components and recommends 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.
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.