NEWCOMB COLLEGE | A Rare Table Lamp

Christie's New York, December 14, 1996, lot 358

Jean Moore Bragg and Dr. Susan Saward, The Newcomb Style, New Orleans, 2002, p. 138 (for a related example illustrated in a period advertisement)

Overall very good condition. The shade with approximately three cracks dispersed throughout, all stable. The shade with light surface soiling throughout concentrated to the adjacent contours to the shade leading on the interior. The shade itself is slightly off-center, inherent in the making and visible in the catalogue illustration. The base is in very good condition. When examined under blacklight, some sections of the blue glaze flouresce. When viewed with regular light, these sections present with very slight variations in tonality. It appears that these sections are not restored but rather there is slight variation inherent in the application of the glaze. One of the arches between the feet with a small tight horizontal hairline measuring approximately 1 inch on the left side of the arch, stable. The bronze arms are in very good stable condition. A highly complementary shade and base pairing.
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.