MARCEL BREUER | Side Table, Model No. B9

Thonet, Frankenberg, Germany, 2008

Christopher Wilk, Marcel Breuer: Furniture and Interiors, New York, 1981, pp. 44, 47-48, 51, 63, 65, 90-91, 97-98, 103 and 185
Magdalena Droste and Manfred Ludewig, eds., Marcel Breuer Design, Cologne, 1992, pp. 70-72, 74-75, 77, 90, 94, 106 and 111

Overall in good original condition. The lacquered wood surfaces with some scratches, rubbing, and wear throughout, consistent with age and use. The tabletop also with some instances of wear and losses to the lacquer concentrated to the sides and edges, the largest loss located to one corner measuring approximately 5/8 x 1/2 inch, as visible in the catalogue illustration. The tabletop with some hairline cracks to the lacquer, the largest measuring approximately 9 3/4 inches. The metal surfaces with some scratches, rubbing, wear, and minor oxidation to the chromium plating throughout, consistent with age and use. One base leg corner with a loss to the chromium plating measuring approximately 4 x 3/4 inches. An iconic example of early American modernist 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.
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