Description:

Philip Johnson and Richard Kelly for Edison Price Inc. Canister Floor Lamp
Design Introduced 1954
Composed of a brushed-brass finished canister housing a central floodlight, recessed within a steel ribbed diffuser, extending out to equidistant stretchers, balanced on four weathered brass posts, terminating at a screw-fastened enameled aluminum ring fitter, supporting a removable enameled aluminum shade. Without visible maker's mark or label.

    Provenance:
  • Property from a Bethesda, Maryland Estate

    Notes:
    Architect Philip Johnson (1906-2005) and lighting designer Richard Kelly (1910-1977) collaborated to produce this lamp model as a means of mitigating the excessive glare and reflection visible on the glazed walls of, Johnson's signature work and residence, Glass House in New Canaan that are produced by traditional, source-specific lighting. An application of Kelly's 'perception-oriented lighting design', by projecting light from a hidden source and softly reflecting it throughout an interior, light in itself is limited to only what is essential.
  • Dimensions:
  • Height overall: 41-1/2 in (105.4 cm); Diameter of shade: 25-1/4 in (64.1 cm)
  • Condition:
  • Apparently functional electrical and dimmer, apart from: minor indentation to peak of shade; varying uneven instances of deterioration to exterior finish of canister; minor contact wear along ring fitter and lip of shade; minor toning to enamel; other normal age-appropriate handling wear with associated disruptions to patina commensurate with age, particularly to lower extremities of legs, feet; general exposure related speckling and disruptions throughout exterior of canisters and posts with minor verdigris and debris accretion to recesses, particularly between outer case and insert of canister; minor bending to plug prongs

    As a courtesy, condition reports for any lot are available from Weschler's prior to the sale, upon request. Such a condition report should in no instance replace first hand inspections by a prospective buyer or his/her agent. Any description of a lot’s dimensions and weights is approximate. Descriptions we make about lots may not describe all faults or restorations.

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    Neither Weschler's nor the Consignor makes any express or implied warranty or representation as to the condition of any lot offered for sale, and no statement made at any time, whether oral or written, shall constitute such a warranty or representation.

    Weights given for stones we offer for sale are based solely on measurements and known gemological formula; they are approximate, not exact. Weight may differ once a stone is removed from its setting. You are advised to verify weight estimates prior to bidding at auction.

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Shipping

We are not able to offer any in-house packing and shipping service except for fine jewelry and coins shipped within the United States (shipped Brinks/FedEx for an additional fee, which includes insurance and requires signature for delivery - please check with Weschler's for specific pricing and restrictions). We are happy to recommend a number of local and national shipping specialists (a list of these shippers is included with invoices), but it is the responsibility of each purchaser to make their own shipping arrangements.

Keep in mind, property may not be released without receipt of purchase payment. In addition, once you have finalized shipping arrangements you must notify our shipping department to confirm your intentions. No property will be released without your confirmation with our office.

The purchaser acknowledges that if they use any Weschler's staff members to assist in moving, packing, or loading purchases, Weschler's will not be held liable for any damages that may occur.

Maryland Sales Tax is computed on the total purchase price, including Buyer's Premium. The purchaser will be required to pay the Sales Tax unless: (i) the property purchased is for resale and a valid Resale Tax number is presented to Weschler's business office at the time of payment, and the sales price is $200 or more; or (ii) the property is being shipped to a buyer located outside the state of Maryland by an ICC/USDOT licensed shipper/carrier.

Per our Terms of Sale, all property must be removed from our premises within four (4) business days post-sale from a Metro Timed Auction or ten (10) business days post-sale from a Capital Collections Auction.

For Metro Auctions, if items are not picked up by the following Monday after the auction or do not have firm shipping arrangements made, then a $5 storage fee per lot, per business day will be charged and your online account will be suspended. If paid items are not picked up/shipped within 10 days after the sale, Weschler's has the right to resell as abandoned property.

For Capital Collections Auctions, if items are not picked up within one (1) month following the sale, Weschler's has the right to charge storage fees and/or consider the items abandoned property.

If you have any questions about shipping or need a list of recommended shippers, please contact us between 9am and 4pm Monday thru Friday at [email protected] or 202-628-1281.

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Bid Increments
From: To: Increments:
$0 $99 $5
$100 $499 $25
$500 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $200
$5,000 $9,999 $500
$10,000 $24,999 $1,000
$25,000 $49,999 $2,500
$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 $199,999 $10,000
$200,000 $499,999 $25,000
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