Private Collection, Geneva
Sotheby's New York, March 12, 1999, lot 179
Acquired from the above by the present owner

Alastair Duncan, Art Deco Furniture: The French Designers, New York, 1984, p. 58, no. 33 (for a related model)
Alastair Duncan, Art Deco Complete, New York, 2009, pp. 234-235 (for related models)

Overall very good condition. The silvered bronze with light surface scratches and very light oxidation throughout as partially intended by the artist. The silvering with very light wear to the edges. All consistent with age and use. The alabaster elements appear original and one element presents with a sensitively executed professional restoration to one crack. Some areas within the alabaster elements have become white and opaque due to heat from the light bulbs, as is typical with this material. A dynamic and streamlined form, exhibiting a characteristic Art Deco sunburst formation with the decorative alabaster plates. Executed in luxurious materials, the light presents very well overall.
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.
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