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Otakar Novotný
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Otakar Novotný
- A pair of Czech Cubist Carved Oak bookcases (DVĚ KUBISTICKÉ KNIHOVNY Z ŘEZANÉHO DUBOVÉHO DŘEVA)
- Wood, metal and glass
- height: 187cm., 74 in., width: 107cm., 42in.; depth: 42cm., 16½in.
En suite with the preceding item, each with stepped pointed pediment, the glazed doors with geometric mullions and canted concave fronts, the turned handles opening to an adjustable shelved interior, on faceted legs; with two keys.
Provenance
Executed in 1922 for the Ledeč and Březina families; thence by descent
Sale: Dorotheum, Prague, 26 May 2007, lot 648
Purchased at the above sale
Condition
This impressive pair of oak veneered cabinets are in good order. The pediments are designed to detach during transport. Some glazed panels are loose within their frames. There are very minor chips and scratches but these do not detract and the cabinets are ready to place. One has a filled gouge to its right side. Each would need to be fixed to the wall as they tip forward when both doors are opened.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Designed by Otakar Novotný circa 1922. En suite with lot 199, each with stepped pointed pediment, the glazed doors with geometric mullions and canted concave fronts, the turned handles opening to an adjustable shelves interior, on faceted legs.