Lot 28
- 28
Christian Dell
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Christian Dell
- 'Rondella' Table Lamp
- cast Belmag Zürich and numbered 338
- copper and nickel plated brass, lacquered aluminium, lacquered cast iron, Ebonite
Exhibited
Paris, Musée des Arts Décoratifs, L'esprit du Bauhaus, 19 October, 2016 - 26 February, 2017
Literature
Das Frankfurter 1, Frankfurt am Main, 1928, n.p.
Die Form: Zeitschrift für Gestaltende Arbeit, vol. 4, no. 1, January 1929, p. 345
Das Neue Frankfurt: Monatschrift für die probleme Moderner Gestaltung, Vol. 3, no. 4, April 1929, n.p for an advertisement
Das Neue Frankfurt: Monatschrift für die Probleme Moderner Gestaltung, Vol. 3, no. 5, May 1929, n.p for an advertisement, p. 101 for related examples
Exh. Cat., Berlin, Bauhaus-Archiv, Museum für Gestaltung, Die Metallwerkstatt am Bauhaus, February - April 1992, pp. 200-201, no. 152 for an advertisement, no. 153
Die Form: Zeitschrift für Gestaltende Arbeit, vol. 4, no. 1, January 1929, p. 345
Das Neue Frankfurt: Monatschrift für die probleme Moderner Gestaltung, Vol. 3, no. 4, April 1929, n.p for an advertisement
Das Neue Frankfurt: Monatschrift für die Probleme Moderner Gestaltung, Vol. 3, no. 5, May 1929, n.p for an advertisement, p. 101 for related examples
Exh. Cat., Berlin, Bauhaus-Archiv, Museum für Gestaltung, Die Metallwerkstatt am Bauhaus, February - April 1992, pp. 200-201, no. 152 for an advertisement, no. 153
Condition
Very good condition overall consistent with age and gentle use. Minor losses to the enamel on the shade, concentrated to the upper circular area where the stem meets the shade, revealing the aluminium below. Minor losses to the enamel on the base, concentrated to the lower rim, with two scratches to the upper surface of the base, approximately 3 and 5 cm each. Minor oxidation to the metal elements.Sothebys does not guarantee electrical works and suggests having all components inspected by a qualified electrician.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."