WILLIAM HAINES | Pair of Low Chairs

Estate of Edie Goetz, Los Angeles, circa 1949
Liz O’Brien, New York, 1995
Private Collection, New York
Liz O’Brien, New York

Overall in very good condition. The vellum with fine craquelure throughout, and also with some surface scratches, minor indentations, and gentle wear throughout, all consistent with age and gentle use. The vellum has been sensitively and professionally restored in some areas where there was previous rubbing and wear, not visually distracting. The upper proper left back corner of one chair with slightly more prominent wear and minor separation to the vellum that has been sensitively and professionally restored; the same vertical edge to this corner with a slightly more prominent abrasion measuring approximately 1 3/8 inch in length. A few of the vellum corners and edges with some minor abrasions and wear exposing the underlying wood. The cushions have been reupholstered with the monogram RDK and present in good and clean condition, with a few very minor spots of discoloration. The two cushions with one and two instances respectively of discolored adhesive residue, the largest measuring approximately 1 x 2 ½ inches. A stylish and comfortable pair of low chairs with excellent provenance from the Hollywood estate of Edie Goetz, likely having furnished her dressing room.
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.