Lot 39
- 39
Line Vautrin
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- Line Vautrin
- "Gerbera" Mirror
- incised LINE VAUTRIN and with tag impressed ROI
- tinted talosel resin and mirrored glass
Provenance
Barry Friedman Ltd., New York
Private Collection
Christie's New York, December 8, 2009, lot 230
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Private Collection
Christie's New York, December 8, 2009, lot 230
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Literature
Patrick Mauriès, Line Vautrin, Miroirs, Paris, 2004, pp. 60-61
Condition
Overall in very good condition. When viewed in person, the mirror presents with a more intense purple color than seen in the catalogue illustration and the alternating curves of the outer band create some natural variations to the color. Five of the tiles of the outer perimeter with small losses, visible in the catalogue illustration. The tiles with some hairline cracks, stable, visible in the catalogue illustration and consistent with age and gentle handling.
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.