Lot 30
- 30
Howard Meister
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Howard Meister
- "The Lesson" Chair
- signed and dated Howard Meister/AP/1988
- painted steel
from an edition of six and two artist proofs
Provenance
The Artist
Magen H Gallery, New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 2012
Magen H Gallery, New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 2012
Exhibited
Defining Craft, American Craft Museum, New York, 2000
Literature
Defining Craft, exh. cat., American Craft Museum, New York, 2000, p. 128
Art et Industrie, exh. cat., Magen H Gallery, New York, 2015, pp. 96-99
Art et Industrie, exh. cat., Magen H Gallery, New York, 2015, pp. 96-99
Condition
An artist's proof in overall very good original condition. The seat surface presents with scattered and faint scratches, rubbing and nicks, consistent with age and gentle. The legs with a few and minor scattered nicks to the lacquer finish. The proper left front leg and corner of the set with a few areas of minor lacquer loss which have been sensitively touched up. A visually captivating artist's proof of the 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.
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.
Catalogue Note
Sotheby's would like to thank Howard Meister for his assistance with the cataloguing of this lot.