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boubou
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06/05/2007 9:36 pm  

boomerang
could you tell how to recognize a fake one? thanks


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katrinap
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08/06/2007 4:08 am  

White Boomerang Desk
I have just purchsed w hite boomerang desk.
How do I know if it is a fake?
I am a dealer and intend to resell the desk.
It has some damages, scratches only.
Does anyone have any helpful advice on
assessing the piece?


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Cassius
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08/06/2007 5:19 pm  

i've seen several fake desks ...
i've seen several fake desks - all coming from the same previously mentioned source in london. at one time this dealer always had a desk available to buy - i know of at least 8 desks that he sold to unsuspecting clients. usually these desks have been repainted - like new (because they are). the runners on the inside of the drawers will look old and a little rusty (having been left outside for sometime to 'age' them down. particular give aways are the makers mark in the footwell (maurice calka edition leleu deshay) - on an original desk this is very clear - on the fakes very much less so. also look though the holes in the front fascia on the doors - you will usually see the fresh fiberglass and a poor attempt to paint (it is not easy to paint though a little hole). there was a time when there was never a lock on the larger cabinet drawer on the left hand side - whilst this may have gone missing the fact that there was never any evidence of a slot above it suggests that the forger forgot this important detail. if you are based in london i would be happy to come and look and give you my opinion.


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katrinap
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09/06/2007 1:15 pm  

Boomerang desk
Thank you for your reply.
I do have a bit of provenance on the desk, knowing the previous owner and where she purchased it - though the timing is about the same time as forgeries seemed to appear.
There is a hole for the lock.
I am in London, my e-mail address is katrina.p@spamarrest.com,
I would be grateful for help with this - the desk is pretty damaged by scratches, which someone has tried to paint over here and there, so I also wonder if there is any way to restore these desks?


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Lit Up
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24/01/2012 4:03 pm  

there's a discussion over...
there's a discussion over here, on plastic looking kitsch...
i know this is fibreglass, but it looks like plastic... offensively tacky to me, given the price! Even Austin Powers has more self-respect than to buy one!
http://www.designaddict.com/design_addict/forums/index.cfm/fuseaction/th...


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