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Otakar Novotný
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Otakar Novotný
- Czech Cubist Oak Bookcase-Buffet (KUBISTICKÁ KNIHOVNA Z DUBOVÉHO DŘEVA)
- oak, metal and glass
- height: 190cm., 75in., width: 152.5cm., 60in.; depth: 59.5cm., 23½in.
With stepped pointed pediment and superstructure with a pair of glazed doors with geometric mullions and concave glass fronts enclosing an adjustable shelved interior, set on an outset buffet base with leather-inset panel above a pair of doors enclosing shelves, on tapering faceted legs.
Provenance
Executed in 1922 for the Ledeč and Březina families; thence by decent
Sale: Dorotheum, Prague, 26 May 2007, lot 648
Purchased at the above sale
Sale: Dorotheum, Prague, 26 May 2007, lot 648
Purchased at the above sale
Condition
This impressive piece is solid and generally good. There is some discolouration to the oak veneered surface. There are stains and old marks to the flat surface of the lower section. Separations to interior backing boards.
"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
With stepped pointed pediment and superstructure with a pair of glazed doors with geometric mullions and concave glass fronts enclosing an adjustable shelved interior, set on an outset buffet base with leather-inset panel above a pair of doors enclosing shelves, on tapering faceted legs.