Edward Wormley
Coffee Table
Lot #73 |
2008-06-14 |
Sotheby's, New York
Important 20th Century Design
Category:
Furniture
Estimate:
USD 8,000 - 12,000 (currency of sale)
Price Sold:
Auction Details
Auction house: Sotheby's
Auction number: N08454
Auction name: Important 20th Century Design
Auction type: Fine Art
Location: New York
Start date: 2008-06-14
Currency: USD
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Genre: Furniture Design
Department: Other
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Literature
Judith Gura, Chris Kennedy, and Larry Weinberg, Edward Wormley: The Other Face of Modernism , Norwalk, CT, 1997, p. 40 (for two other closely related Tiffany tile-inset tables) Condition Generally very good condition. Some dryness and minor surface scratches to the tabletop. The tiles have some edge roughness as expected. Structurally sound 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
Edward Wormley Coffee Table with firm's tag walnut inset with Tiffany Studios favrile glass tiles Literature Judith Gura, Chris Kennedy, and Larry Weinberg, Edward Wormley: The Other Face of Modernism , Norwalk, CT, 1997, p. 40 (for two other closely related Tiffany tile-inset tables) Condition Generally very good condition. Some dryness and minor surface scratches to the tabletop. The tiles have some edge roughness as expected. Structurally sound 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.