Modern + Design Auction
Thu, Apr 21, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 151
"Lotus" Console Table in the Style of Marc Du Plantier
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
20th century, with rectangular variegated white marble top over gilt metal or brass frame with stretchers, 33 x 68-1/2 x 19-1/2 in.
Note: For a closely related example by Du Plantier, of slightly longer form, sold at Christie's London, March 6, 2019 lot 108 for $238,000.
Robert K. Johnson was known to patronize the very best dealers and galleries, sparing no expense to acquire great objects. Receipts for this Lotus table do not survive, but anecdotal provenance from people close to Mr. Johnson indicate that he purchased it at a gallery on Madison Avenue in New York between 69th and 70th St. sometime around the year 2000.
Provenance: Purchased by Robert Johnson at a Madison Avenue Gallery, circa 2000 (no records retained); From the Estate of Robert K. Johnson, Aiken, South Carolina
Condition
marble in good condition, metal frame with surface distress overall, some spots of verdigris and polish residue, welded joints with some visible solder (as made)
