SOLD
8,500.00USDto floor+ buyer's premium
This item SOLD at 2008 Dec 18 @ 23:30UTC-08:00 : PST/AKDT
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<b>Artist: </b>Frank Lloyd Wright
<b>Title: </b>: Concrete block from the Imperial Hotel
<b>Manufacturer: </b>
<b>Circa: </b>1915
<b>Medium: </b>Cast concrete
<b>Signature: </b>
<b>Measurements: </b>8"x 8"
<b>Edition: </b>8" x 8"
<b>Notes: </b>A testament to Wright's engineering; in the great "Kanto" earthquake of 1923, the Imperial Hotel was the only building standing for many blocks. The hotel was later torn down in 1968 as land in Tokyo rapidly increased in value. Artifacts from this commission are very scarce.
<b>Literature/Provenance: </b>
Auction Location:
17251 Oak View Drive, Encino, Encino, California, United States
Previewing Details:
Friday and Saturday, December 12-13th 10-5pm
Taxes:
| Tax | Rate | Desc. |
| CA |
8.25% |
State Tax |
Buyer's Premiums:
| From (Incl.) | To (Excl.) | Premium |
| 0.00 |
Infinite |
22.5% |
Additional Fees:
Shipping Details:
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Payment Details:
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Accepted Payment Methods:
- VISA
- Money Order/Bank Draft
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ESTATE OF LINDA SULLIVAN
<BR>Conditions of sale
<BR>The following are our "Conditions of Sale" for the items listed in this catalogue to be sold by Modern Auctions, Inc. (L.A. Modern Auctions or "LAMA") for THE SULLIVAN ESTATE, December 14, 2008. We are acting as an agent on behalf of our consignors.
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<BR>Buyer's Premium
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<BR>California Sales Tax
<BR>Sales tax of 8.25% will be collected on all purchases removed from our premises or delivered within the state of California. Those holding a valid California State Resale License must register before each sale and present their valid resale number. No purchases will be released until all sales tax requirements are satisfied.
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<BR>Condition
<BR>EVERYTHING IS SOLD IN "AS-IS" CONDITION. No statement regarding condition of any item, whether it is made orally at the auction or at any other time or in writing in this catalogue shall be deemed to be a warranty, representation or assumption of liability. It is the sole responsibility of the buyer to inspect all goods prior to the sale. We strongly encourage all bidders to request a condition report on any item before bidding. All electrical items are sold for decorative value only and should be assumed not to be working. All measurements are approximate; and art is measured by frame size unless otherwise indicated. Photographs of any lots not illustrated can be found on our website www.lamodern.com
<BR>Collection and Storage
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<BR>Bidding
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<BR>Guarantee
<BR>Everything for sale is being offered as-is and where-is. MAI does not guarantee the condition, age, or any identifying characteristic used by Modern Auctions, Inc, in any descriptions such as color, method of construction, and type of materials. In addition, the buyer assumes responsibility of reading all addendums and posted corrections to the catalogue prior to bidding.
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