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Henry van de Velde
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 EUR
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Description
- Henry van de Velde
- Chest of drawers, circa 1900-1901
- mahogany and brass
- 102 x 143,5 x 52,5 cm ; 40 1/8 x 56 1/2 x 20 5/8 in.
mahogany and brass, opening on one shelf
Provenance
Collection Victor von Mutzenbecher, Berlin
Auction, Basel, 1916
Collection Paul Hohmann, acquired from the above and thence by descent
Von Zezschwitz Art and Design Auctions, Munich, November 2, 2006, lot 279
Galerie Historismus, Paris
Private collection, Belgium
Auction, Basel, 1916
Collection Paul Hohmann, acquired from the above and thence by descent
Von Zezschwitz Art and Design Auctions, Munich, November 2, 2006, lot 279
Galerie Historismus, Paris
Private collection, Belgium
Literature
"Notizen zu van de Velde's neuesten Schöpfungen", Innen Dekoration, 1903, p. 259
Wolf D. Pechler, Henry van de Velde, Das Gesamtwerk, Munich, 1981, p. 198, n. 1531
Wolf D. Pechler, Henry van de Velde, Das Gesamtwerk, Munich, 1981, p. 198, n. 1531
Condition
Good overall condition.
Very few small scratches and dents scattered and a few more significant scratches on the top, consistent with age and use. A few scratches on the brass elements.
This chest has been previously re-varnished.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."