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Erich Mendelsohn
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- Erich Mendelsohn
- A Rare Armchair, model no. SS-64
chromium-plated metal, painted wood and leather upholstery
Provenance
Dennis Axer, Berlin
Michael and Gabrielle Boyd, Santa Monica, CA
Literature
Jan Van Geest and Otakar Mácel, Stühle aus Stahl: Metallmöbel 1925-1940, Köln, 1980, p. 139
Otakar Máčel, 2100 Metal Tubular Chairs, Rotterdam, 2006, p. 93
Otakar Máčel, 2100 Metal Tubular Chairs, Rotterdam, 2006, p. 93
Condition
Overall in very good original condition. Wear to chroming, some pitting, and isolated areas of oxidation throughout the frame. Appears to retain original hardware. Painted armrests with some nciks, scratches and dents consistent with age and use. It appears that the surfaces of the armrests have been repainted at some point in the chair's history. The leather upsholstered seat and backrest have been painted, which is possibly original to the design. The seat with crazing, some dryness, discolorations and light surface scratches consistent with age and use. The top surface of the seat with dark discoloration to the low points of the leather which currently presents in a dark speckled appearance. Wear and losses to corners to the corners of the backrest which reveal the natural brown leather color beneath the painted surface. Minor edge nicks to the lower front edge of the seat and edges.
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.