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Karl Springer
(German-American, 1931–1991)
Shagreen table lamps, pair, c. 1985
Estimate: $1,000-$2,000
Sold
$3,750
Live Auction
Modern Design
Location
Chicago
Size
24 h × 4¾ w × 4¾ d in (61 × 12 × 12 cm)
Description
Karl Springer
(German-American, 1931–1991)
Shagreen table lamps, pair, c. 1985
shagreen, bone, polished chrome
24 h × 4¾ w × 4¾ d in (61 × 12 × 12 cm)
Property from a private Kansas City Collection.
This lot is located in Chicago.
Condition
No visible marks or signatures. Shades measure 12 h x 19 dia in. In overall good and ready to place condition. There are no breaks, losses or repairs to the lamps. The shagreen is without any scuffs, scratches or losses. Slight color variation throughout is consistent with the material. Slight surface scratches to some areas of the metal base. The lamps have been tested for electricity and are in working order at the time of this condition report. Felt pads are missing to the undersides with adhesive residue left behind. Shades are in good condition with only some slight yellowing along the outside seam. Please see additional images.