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Henry van de Velde
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Armchair, circa 1902-1903
- beechwood, fabric upholstery
- 88 x 63 x 71 cm. (34 5/8 x 24 7/8 x 28 in.)
executed by H. Scheidemantel Hofkunsttschlerei, Weimar
beech with fabric upholstery
beech with fabric upholstery
Provenance
Private European collection
Christie's London, 9 November, 2000, lot 139
Torsten Bröhan, Berlin
Dr. Westermeier Decorative Arts, Munich
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 2005
Christie's London, 9 November, 2000, lot 139
Torsten Bröhan, Berlin
Dr. Westermeier Decorative Arts, Munich
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 2005
Literature
Innen-Dekoration, Darmstadt, October, 1903
Wolf D. Pecher, Henry van de Velde: Das Gesamtwerk, vol. 1, Munich, 1981, pp. 236, 272, cat. no. 1133 for a period illustration of this model
Dörte Folkers, Cay Fölkers, Henry van de Veldes Arbeiten für Ernst Wittern in Lübeck, vol. 24, Frankfurt am Main, 1983, p. 152, pls 2-4, p. 156, pl. 8
Brigitte Reuter, ed., Die Jugendstil-Sammlung, vol. 4, Petersberg, 2010, p. 273, cat. no. 2187.3
Werner Adriaenssens et al, Roberto Polo: The Eye, London, 2011, p. 414, 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. 131, cat. no. 163
Wolf D. Pecher, Henry van de Velde: Das Gesamtwerk, vol. 1, Munich, 1981, pp. 236, 272, cat. no. 1133 for a period illustration of this model
Dörte Folkers, Cay Fölkers, Henry van de Veldes Arbeiten für Ernst Wittern in Lübeck, vol. 24, Frankfurt am Main, 1983, p. 152, pls 2-4, p. 156, pl. 8
Brigitte Reuter, ed., Die Jugendstil-Sammlung, vol. 4, Petersberg, 2010, p. 273, cat. no. 2187.3
Werner Adriaenssens et al, Roberto Polo: The Eye, London, 2011, p. 414, 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. 131, cat. no. 163
Condition
Overall very good condition consistent with age and gentle use with very minor scattered scuffs to the frame. One hairline to the frame, rear left side proper, approximately 5 cm long, and one hairline to the inner rear right side proper, approximately 2.5 cm long and both appear stable. A scratch to the inner front right leg proper, approximately 2 cm long running vertically. The upholstery is newer. A rare and important chair with excellent provenance.
"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
An example of this model comprises part of the permanent collection of the Klassik Stiftung, Weimar.