Details

Provenance

Eileen Gray, Tempe a Pailla, Castellar Sotheby's, Monte-Carlo, Collection Eileen Gray , May 25, 1980, lot 272 Paul F. Walter, New York (...) Phillips de Pury & Luxembourg, New York, December 11, 2002, lot 43 Galerie Anne-Sophie Duval, Paris Collection Jacques Grange, Paris

Exhibited

London, Victoria and Albert Museum, Eileen Gray : Designer 1879-1976 , January 23 - April 22, 1979

Literature

Peter Adam, Eileen Gray, Architect/Designer , New York, 1987, illustrated p. 289 Philippe Gardner, Eileen Gray, Design and Architecture , Cologne, 2006, p. 87 for a related example Peter Adam, Eileen Gray, Her Life and Work , Londres, 2009, illustrated pp. 124 and 314 Eileen Gray , exhibition catalogue, Centre Pompidou, February 20 - May 20, 2013, p. 192 for a related example Jennifer Goff, Eileen Gray , Dublin, 2015, p. 243 for a related example Condition EN : Good overall condition. <br>Some scattered scratches and scuffs on the top and a few small dents. Minor dents and lacks of wood on the edges of the top. The top is not perfectly fixed to the feet, for several screws are slightly unscrewed. On the underside, previous screw holes. <br>Light oxidation on the feet.<br>////<br>FR : Bon état général. <br>Quelques rayures et égratignures éparses sur le plateau avec quelques petits enfoncements. Petits enfoncements et éclats sur le rebord du plateau. Le plateau n'est pas parfaitement fixé aux pieds car plusieurs vis sont légèrement dévissées. Au revers, des trous de vis antérieurs. Légère oxydation sur le piètement. "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."

Catalog summary

Eileen Gray Table, circa 1935 pine (pinus spp) and chromium plated metal 46 x 98,5 x 50,9 cm ; 18 1/8 x 38 3/4 x 20 in. table in sanded and carved pine, chromium plated metal structure Provenance Eileen Gray, Tempe a Pailla, Castellar Sotheby's, Monte-Carlo, Collection Eileen Gray , May 25, 1980, lot 272 Paul F. Walter, New York (...) Phillips de Pury & Luxembourg, New York, December 11, 2002, lot 43 Galerie Anne-Sophie Duval, Paris Collection Jacques Grange, Paris Exhibited London, Victoria and Albert Museum, Eileen Gray : Designer 1879-1976 , January 23 - April 22, 1979 Literature Peter Adam, Eileen Gray, Architect/Designer , New York, 1987, illustrated p. 289 Philippe Gardner, Eileen Gray, Design and Architecture , Cologne, 2006, p. 87 for a related example Peter Adam, Eileen Gray, Her Life and Work , Londres, 2009, illustrated pp. 124 and 314 Eileen Gray , exhibition catalogue, Centre Pompidou, February 20 - May 20, 2013, p. 192 for a related example Jennifer Goff, Eileen Gray , Dublin, 2015, p. 243 for a related example Condition EN : Good overall condition. <br>Some scattered scratches and scuffs on the top and a few small dents. Minor dents and lacks of wood on the edges of the top. The top is not perfectly fixed to the feet, for several screws are slightly unscrewed. On the underside, previous screw holes. <br>Light oxidation on the feet.<br>////<br>FR : Bon état général. <br>Quelques rayures et égratignures éparses sur le plateau avec quelques petits enfoncements. Petits enfoncements et éclats sur le rebord du plateau. Le plateau n'est pas parfaitement fixé aux pieds car plusieurs vis sont légèrement dévissées. Au revers, des trous de vis antérieurs. Légère oxydation sur le piètement. "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."