SAMUEL MARX | Coffee Table

Private Northeast Collection
Liz O'Brien, New York, 1994
Private Collection, New York
Liz O’Brien, New York

Liz O'Brien, Ultramodern Samuel Marx: Architect, Designer, Art Collector, New York, 2007, p. 204 (for a period photograph of a variant of the model in the home of Joseph L. Block, Chicago, circa 1946)
Delphine and Reed Krakoff, Houses That We Dreamt Of: The Interiors of Delphine and Reed Krakoff, New York, 2017, p. 50 (for the present lot illustrated)

Overall good condition. When viewed in person, the verre elgomise presents with incredible variation and nuance that beautifully complements the strongly geometric form. The glass tiles with scattered minor edge chips consistent with age and use, not visually detractive. Two glass tiles on the table top each with tight hairline cracks, the larger measuring approximately 1 1/2 inches long, both stable. Four glass tiles on the lateral surface of the table top with cracks, a few with some associated losses to the glass. One corner with a small chip on the upper edge measuring approximately 1/2 x 1/4 inch. Another corner with two small losses: one to the upper corner measuring approximately 1/2 x 1/2 inch; the other to the bottom corner measuring approximately 1/4 x 1/2 inch. A third corner with a small chip to the bottom edge measuring approximately 1/4 x 1/2 inch. The lower edge of the tabletop along one of the longer sides with a small thin chip measuring approximately 1 inch long. The verre elgomise with scattered discolorations consistent with the natural aging of the material, which imparts the piece with great visual interest. Several of the tiles with circular discolorations possibly from the tiles being adhered to the table top. With a few occasional instances of loss to the verre elgomise surface, the largest on one of the central tiles of the tabletop measuring approximately 1 x 1 inch. An incredibly chic and functional 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.

Sotheby's would like to thank Liz O'Brien for her assistance with the cataloguing of this lot.