Lot 34
- 34
Frank Lloyd Wright
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Frank Lloyd Wright
- Desk-Cabinet from the A. W. Gridley House, Batavia, Illinois
- oak with patinated metal hardware
Provenance
A. W. Gridley, 1906
Frank Snow, 1910
Thence by descent
Christie's New York, June 14, 1985, lot 131
Private Collection
Christie's New York, June 12, 1997, lot 52
Private Collection
Christie's New York, November 29, 1999, lot 28
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Frank Snow, 1910
Thence by descent
Christie's New York, June 14, 1985, lot 131
Private Collection
Christie's New York, June 12, 1997, lot 52
Private Collection
Christie's New York, November 29, 1999, lot 28
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Condition
Overall very good condition. The finish appears to be original and undisturbed. There is a 6-inch diagonal scratch on the top drawer front (right side) that has been sensitively touched up with shellac at some point in the history of the piece. There is a small section of wood (1 1/2 x 3/8 inch) that is missing from the bottom right interior corner (around the kneehole). The back edge of the desk top on the reverse of the desk with a split/tear to the wood (possibly stabilized at some point in the history of the piece). There are a few small areas of infill on the outer left edge of the shelf top. The surfaces with surface scratches, abrasions and minor edge losses throughout consistent with age and use. The shelf top with areas of deeper old surface scratches. The desk top with a few small minor stains. The cabinet and drawer interiors with some soiling and occasional minor staining. With a few stress fractures to the wood throughout consistent with normal shrinkage. Please note the measurements of this desk, as it is does not dis-assemble in parts. A dynamic and strongly architectonic form.
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.
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.