Lot 156
  • 156

MARC NEWSON | Set of Eight "Komed" Chairs

Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description

  • Marc Newson
  • Set of Eight "Komed" Chairs
  • steel, fabric upholstery
  • 33 1/2  x 21 x 26 in. (85.1 x 53.3 x 66 cm) each
  • circa 1996
en suite with the following lot

Provenance

Osman restaurant, Komed Media Park, Cologne, Germany

Literature

Alice Rawsthorn, Marc Newson, London, 1999, pp. 136-141
Conway Lloyd Morgan, Marc Newson, London, 2003, pp. 137, 187
Charlotte and Peter Fiell, Chairs: 1,000 Masterpieces of Modern Design, 1800 to the Present Day, London, 2012, p. 635

Condition

Overall in very good condition. The metal surfaces present with minor superficial scratches and occasional minute abrasions, not visually distracting and consistent with gentle use. The fabric with occasional traces of light wear consistent with gentle use. This lot is offered en suite with lot 157, which is consistent in condition and presents collectors with a rare opportunity to acquire a total of 16 chairs.
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.