Countess Mona Bismarck (acquired in the years soon after World War II and sold: Sotheby's, London, December 2, 1987, lot 248)
Charles Cowles Gallery, Inc., New York (acquired at the above sale)
Thence by descent

Leopold Diego Sanchez, Jean-Michel Frank, Paris, 1980, illustration of another cast p. 250

One lamp mounted on a rounded square metal base. Textured gold-coloured patina. There are minor traces of what may be plaster residue in the deeper crevices of the pine cone. There are minor signs of rubbing and staining to the patina and small nicks in places. The other lamp with a slightly uneven darker gold-coloured patina.Above the first nodus is a 1/2 inch wide ring of lighter colour which may represent a possible repair. There are minor traces of what may be plaster residue in the deeper crevices of the pine cone. There are minor signs of rubbing and staining to the patina and small nicks in places. Both lamps are in overall good condition.
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.