Bidspirit auction | Rudolph Bloomberg, Group of 35

Rudolph Bloomberg, Group of 35 Architectural and Furniture Art Deco Design Drawings - No Reserve - Keywords: Interior Design, Architectural Drafting, Furniture Studies, Decorative Arts, Technical Drawings, Floor Plans, Period Interiors, Historic Furniture, Elevations, Measured Drawings, Louis XV Style, American Colonial, Design Portfolio, 1930s Summary: Rudolph Bloomberg, group of approximately 35 architectural, interior design, and furniture drawings on paper, primarily dating from 1930–1931. The portfolio includes measured elevations, perspective studies, construction details, floor plans, molding profiles, architectural paneling, and drawings of period furniture and decorative objects. Subjects shown include a tall case clock, turned child’s chair, upholstered armchair, tables, architectural moldings, Louis XV-style wall paneling, and plans for a semi-detached cottage. For whom were these made Several sheets are signed or inscribed ‘R. Bloomberg’ or ‘Rudolph Bloomberg, ’ with individual examples dated September and October 1930 and September 1931. One furniture study records a child’s turned chair in the collection of the American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts, noted as having been brought to America by Richard Mather in 1635. Executed predominantly in graphite and ink, with some shaded and rendered studies, on papers of varying sizes and types. This is a NO RESERVE lot. There are no hidden or confidential reserves. All acceptable bidding begins at the published online START PRICE. Average Measurement: 15 1/2 x 22 1/2 in. (39.4 x 57.2 cm.) approx Condition: Bidders are encouraged to carefully review all photographs and, when possible, examine items in person prior to bidding. Photographs form an integral part of each lot’s description. The absence of a condition report, notation, or reference to damage does not imply that an item is free from defects, restoration, wear, or other condition issues. All items are sold as is, where is, and may show signs of age, use, wear, repair, or prior restoration. By placing a bid, bidders acknowledge and agree to the Terms and Conditions of Sale. All descriptions, catalog statements, condition reports, reflect an opinion based on the information provided to us at the time of cataloging. Any certificates of authenticity, if provided by consignor, will be noted in the catalog. Clocks and watches are not warranted or represented to keep accurate time. We strongly recommend that all vintage lighting be examined or rewired prior to use. Auction Galleries reselling works do not issue Certificates of Authenticity. COA’s should best be sought from the original artist or their foundations, which often refrain from giving written authentication opinions. Accordingly, works are sold as ATTRIBUTED to the artist or maker named in the description. These attributions reflect an OPINION and are intended to provide collectors, researchers, and institutions the opportunity to study and further contextualize the material offered or establish a work’s art-historical significance.