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Marcel Breuer
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- Marcel Breuer
- Armchair, Model No. 305
- with firm's metal tag and impressed E BRONDEL/LYON
aluminum and lacquered wood
- retailed by Wohnbedarf, Switzerland
Provenance
Mark Hotermans, Brussels
Michael and Gabrielle Boyd, Santa Monica, CA
Michael and Gabrielle Boyd, Santa Monica, CA
Literature
Christopher Wilk, Marcel Breuer: Furniture and Interiors, New York, 1981, p. 120
Thomas Berg and Torsten Bröhan, Avantegarde Design, 1880-1930, Germany, 1994, pp. 92-93 (for similar models)
Magdalena Droste, Manfred Ludewig and Bauhaus Archiv, Marcel Breuer Design, Cologne, 1994, pp. 124-125
Condition
Overall very good condition. Painted wood elements of the chair showing minor rubbing, losses to paint at corners and minor scratches consistent with age and use. The top surface of the armrests show considerable crazing to the paint. The final seat slat showing an area of possible sensitive restoration and overpainting adjacent to the fastening hardware on the proper left. One of the seat slats is slightly loose to the touch. The chromium-plated frame of the chair shows riubbing, minor losses, pitting, and isolated areas of discoloration and oxidation. With oxidation to the portion of the frame underneath the armrests which shows darker in color. Surface dirt throughout.
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.