Details

Provenance

Galerie de Beyrie, New York

Literature

Philippe Jousse and Caroline Mondieu, Mathieu Matégot , Paris, 2003, pp. 58-59, 143 and 227 Condition Overall in good condition. The black table shows minor surface scratches, rubbing and chips to paint, and minor areas of corrosion. The rubbing and chipping is concentrated to one area of the top and the inner rim of the black table. This appears to have been the result of removing the yellow table. The yellow table with more significant examples of the same condition issues. Each leg with losses to the yellow paint approximately one inch below the rim measuring approximately one inch in length as a result of having rubbed against the black table. There are minor losses to paint and scratches along the length of the legs resulting from being lifted out of the black table. Remnants of red paint to one area on one of the legs of the yellow table. All the feet with expected wear comprising surface scratches and minor nicks. 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.

Catalog summary

Mathieu Matégot "Kangourou" Table painted metal Provenance Galerie de Beyrie, New York Literature Philippe Jousse and Caroline Mondieu, Mathieu Matégot , Paris, 2003, pp. 58-59, 143 and 227 Condition Overall in good condition. The black table shows minor surface scratches, rubbing and chips to paint, and minor areas of corrosion. The rubbing and chipping is concentrated to one area of the top and the inner rim of the black table. This appears to have been the result of removing the yellow table. The yellow table with more significant examples of the same condition issues. Each leg with losses to the yellow paint approximately one inch below the rim measuring approximately one inch in length as a result of having rubbed against the black table. There are minor losses to paint and scratches along the length of the legs resulting from being lifted out of the black table. Remnants of red paint to one area on one of the legs of the yellow table. All the feet with expected wear comprising surface scratches and minor nicks. 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.