- 39
Henry van de Velde
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Circular Table, circa 1898
- walnut
- 61.5 x 81.5 cm. (24 1/4 x 32 1/8 in.)
executed by the Société Van de Velde & Co., Brussels
walnut
walnut
Provenance
John Alexander Ltd., Furniture & Decorative Arts, Philadelphia
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 2007
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 2007
Exhibited
Weimar, Neues Museum, Leidenschaft, Funktion und Schönheit: Henry van de Velde und sein Beitrag zur europäischen Moderne, 24 March - 23 June, 2013
Brussels, Cinquantenaire Museum, Henry van de Velde: Passion, Fonction, Beauté, 13 September 2013 - 12 January 2014
Brussels, Cinquantenaire Museum, Henry van de Velde: Passion, Fonction, Beauté, 13 September 2013 - 12 January 2014
Literature
"Die Van de Velde-Ausstellung in Berlin.", Deutsche Kunst und Dekoration, Darmstadt, 1901, p. 340 for a period illustration of this model
Wolf D. Pecher, Henry van de Velde: Das Gesamtwerk, vol. I, Munich, 1981, pp. 156-157, cat. no.1322 for period illustrations, pp. 161, 280, cat. no. 1322a for a period illustration of a relatable example in the office of banker Julius Stern
Werner Adriaenssens et al, Roberto Polo: The Eye, London, 2011, p. 407, illustrated
Philippe Seulliet, "La Passion du Modernisme", Les Plus Beaux Interieurs, vol. 17, March, April, May, 2011, p. 234, illustrated
Thomas Föhl et al, Henry van de Velde: Passion, Fonction, Beauté 1863-1957, exh. cat., 13 September 2013 - 12 January 2014, Tielt, 2013, p. 120, cat. no. 90, illustrated
Christian Tröster, "Kosmos für das Auge", Architektur & Wohnen, no. 6/13, December 2013 - January 2014, p. 126, illustrated
Wolf D. Pecher, Henry van de Velde: Das Gesamtwerk, vol. I, Munich, 1981, pp. 156-157, cat. no.1322 for period illustrations, pp. 161, 280, cat. no. 1322a for a period illustration of a relatable example in the office of banker Julius Stern
Werner Adriaenssens et al, Roberto Polo: The Eye, London, 2011, p. 407, illustrated
Philippe Seulliet, "La Passion du Modernisme", Les Plus Beaux Interieurs, vol. 17, March, April, May, 2011, p. 234, illustrated
Thomas Föhl et al, Henry van de Velde: Passion, Fonction, Beauté 1863-1957, exh. cat., 13 September 2013 - 12 January 2014, Tielt, 2013, p. 120, cat. no. 90, illustrated
Christian Tröster, "Kosmos für das Auge", Architektur & Wohnen, no. 6/13, December 2013 - January 2014, p. 126, illustrated
Condition
Overall good condition consistent with age and use. Six hairlines running across the top of the table, the longest approximately 60 cm and appear stable. The top possesses a slight warp and there are scattered scuffs and scratches to the base, concentrated to the feet. This table presents very well overall and the above descriptions serve to tell a story of the interesting historical journey of this important table.
"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."