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Eileen Gray
A LOTA SOFA
Lot 23
Price Realised:
€3,200
Estimate:
€3,000 - €5,000
A LOTA SOFA, BY EILEEN GRAY, MANUFACTURED BY CLASSICON, bearing label, 70cm (h) x 86cm (d) x 242cm (l).
The apartment of Madame Mathieu-Levy on Rue de Lota in Paris was regarded as one of the most sensational examples of French interior architectur...
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Lot 23
Eileen Gray
A LOTA SOFA
Lot 23
Eileen Gray
A LOTA SOFA
Estimate:
€3,000 - €5,000
A LOTA SOFA, BY EILEEN GRAY, MANUFACTURED BY CLASSICON, bearing label, 70cm (h) x 86cm (d) x 242cm (l).
The apartment of Madame Mathieu-Levy on Rue de Lota in Paris was regarded as one of the most sensational examples of French interior architecture of the 1920s. Eileen Gray had created the decor over a period of five years. It featured black and silver lacquered wall panels and a sumptuous lounge in the shape of a dugout canoe. Yet another such showpiece was the sofa Lota with its luxuriant cushions and multi-coloured lacquered side pieces. Eileen Gray liked it so much that she later made a second one for her own home.
With lacquered side elements, the Lota sofa is both luxurious and characterised by simplicity, even casualness. The two in the auction were manufactured by CLASSICON and each have the label, bearing Grays signature.
The apartment of Madame Mathieu-Levy on Rue de Lota in Paris was regarded as one of the most sensational examples of French interior architecture of the 1920s. Eileen Gray had created the decor over a period of five years. It featured black and silver lacquered wall panels and a sumptuous lounge in the shape of a dugout canoe. Yet another such showpiece was the sofa Lota with its luxuriant cushions and multi-coloured lacquered side pieces. Eileen Gray liked it so much that she later made a second one for her own home.
With lacquered side elements, the Lota sofa is both luxurious and characterised by simplicity, even casualness. The two in the auction were manufactured by CLASSICON and each have the label, bearing Grays signature.
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PLEASE BID EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT.
In order to allow rival bidders the opportunity to respond to a late bid the following extensions will apply:
IF A BID IS RECEIVED WITHIN THE FINAL 45 SECONDS OF THE COUNTDOWN THE CLOCK WILL RESET TO 60 SECONDS.
At any point you can leave a maximum bid, representing the highest price you are prepared to pay for a particular lot. Bidding only advances when there is competition from a rival bidder. In that case the system bids on your behalf, only up to the maximum if required. All bids are relayed to you be email, along with notification if you have been outbid.
All maximum bids are confidential and not disclosed. The system will endeavor to purchase the lot for you for the least price. Bids are subject to buyer’s premium of 25% (incl vat), with no additional charges.
In the event of a tied bid, the preference will be given to the bid submitted first. The second bidder will receive immediate notification of being outbid.
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