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Poul Kjærholm
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- Poul Kjærholm
- Desk from the School of Architecture, Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Copenhagen
labeled Rud. Rasmussens/SNEDKERIER/45 NORREBROGADE/KOBENHAVN and numbered 23700
teak and painted steel
Literature
Christoffer Harlang, Keld Helmer-Petersen and Krestine Kjærholm, eds., Poul Kjærholm, Copenhagen, 1999, pp. 176 (for a similar model)
Michael Sheridan, Poul Kjærholm: Furniture Architect, exh. cat., Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, Esberg, Denmark, 2006, p. 37 (for a similar model)
Condition
Overall very good condition. The top appears to have been possibly refinished at some point in the piece's history. With very faint scratches to the top. The drawer with a small abraded area and accompanying loss to the proper left corner, which is visible in the catalogue illustration. The legs appear to possibly have been repainted. With minor scratches and losses to paint concentrated on the outer edges. Underside with manufacturer's paper label. With key. The overall color of the top of the desk is a much richer red tone than it appears in the catalogue illustration. It is a rare example in teak, as most known examples are in Oregon Pine.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.