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Henry van de Velde
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Vitrine, circa 1911
- labelled H. Scheidemantel. Weimar
- oak, glass
- 168 x 85 x 47 cm. (68 1/8 x 33 1/2 x 18 1/2 in.)
executed by H. Scheidemantel, Weimar
ash, walnut, glass
ash, walnut, glass
Provenance
Rudolph Springmann, Hagen
Kunsthaus Lempertz, Cologne, 18-19 May, 2006, lot 816
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Kunsthaus Lempertz, Cologne, 18-19 May, 2006, lot 816
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Literature
Dr Walter Georgi, "Der Impressionismus und die Kultur der Gegenwart", Deutsche Kunst und Dekoration, vol. XXXI, Darmstadt, October, 1912, pp. 145, 148 for period illustrations of the vitrine with original white painted finish
Condition
Overall very good condition consistent with age and gentle use. Very minor scattered scuffs near the base. The interior of the cabinet with minor scattered scuffs and surface scratches to the bottom of the cabinet, the longest approximately 23 cm in length. A faint circular stain to the interior of the cabinet approximately 12 cm in diameter. The three glass shelves are in excellent condition.
"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."