Lot 55
- 55
ANTHONY DUNNE, FIONA RABY AND MICHAEL ANASTASSIADES | Unique ‘Hide Away Furniture, Type 01’
Estimate
6,000 - 10,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Unique ‘Hide Away Furniture, Type 01’
- from an edition of 3
- laminated English oak, felt
- 92.5 by 295 by 201.5cm.; 36½ by 116¼ by 79¼in.
- 2005
from the ‘Designs for Fragile Personalities in Anxious Times’ series
Literature
Gareth Williams, Telling Tales: Fantasy and Fear in Contemporary Design, exh. cat., Victoria and Albert Museum, London, 2009, p.135 for a related example from this series
Condition
Overall very good condition. Minor chip to the right hand side to the top edge approximately 3.5 cm in length. Two minor chips to the upper most edge of the bench. Small chip to the surface of the upper most edge, not visually distractive. Minor scuffs to the lower parts of the bench. Floor panels: overall very good condition. Minor scuffs and marks throughout the surface. Two deep scratches running across the width near the centre, 19 cm (7 1/2 in.) in length and second one l-shaped 50 cm in length. A small whole to one of the edges of the flooring.
"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."