Estimate: $300 - $500
Price Realized: $192 Includes buyer's premium
An abstract mixed-media telephone and pedestal stand featuring an inset square top composed of mottled tortoiseshell-patterned resin surrounding a central embedded relief element containing a monochrome paper collage depicting portraits of two figures, accompanied by two separate cast glass telephone handsets with an etched portrait on the phone base where the buttons would be, supported by a wrought iron frame with decorative corner aprons and an X-form base stretcher, executed in iron, resin, glass, and paper collage, 48 x 13 1/2 x 14 inches.
iron, resin, glass, paper collage
48 x 13 1/2 x 14 inches
From a West End Ave Collection
Overall very good condition; the two glass handset elements are separated from the main unit and require secondary adhesive application to reattach to the phone base mating surfaces where residual amber-toned adhesive is present, with minor surface wear, slight scratches to the resin top, and natural oxidation to the iron frame consistent with age and handling.
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Art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated. Frames, lampshades, or items described as “supplementary” are not considered integral to the value of the lot and are excluded from condition assessments. This includes any mat, mounting, glazing, hanging apparatus, case, box, or stand. Timepiece movements, lighting elements and items with mechanical or electrical components have not been thoroughly tested and are not covered under warranty by Capsule.
