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Henry van de Velde
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Pair of Chairs, 1904
- cherrywood, mahogany, rush
- 96 x 46 x 47 cm. (37 3/4 x 18 1/8 x 18 1/2 in.)
executed by H. Scheidemantel, Weimar
beech, woven cane
beech, woven cane
Provenance
Baron Max Freiherr Münchhausen
Von Zezschwitz, Munich, 25 November, 2005, lot 52, one chair
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Von Zezschwitz, Munich, 25 November, 2005, lot 52, one chair
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Literature
Wolf D. Pecher, Henry van de Velde: Das Gesamtwerk, vol. I, Munich, 1981, pp. 250-251, 274, cat no. 1147, pp. 254-255, 274, cat. no 1147a for relatable examples
Thomas Föhl, Klaus-Jurgen Sembach, Henry van de Velde und das Weimarer Mobiliar für Baron von Münchhausen, Munich, 1999, cover, pp. 48-50
Brigitte Reuter, ed., Die Jugendstil Sammlung, vol. 4, Petersberg, 2010, p. 285, pl. 2196
Thomas Föhl, Klaus-Jurgen Sembach, Henry van de Velde und das Weimarer Mobiliar für Baron von Münchhausen, Munich, 1999, cover, pp. 48-50
Brigitte Reuter, ed., Die Jugendstil Sammlung, vol. 4, Petersberg, 2010, p. 285, pl. 2196
Condition
Overall very good condition consistent with age and gentle use. The front left leg proper of one chair is slightly loose and needs stabilising. Minor scattered scuffs and surface scratches to the frame with a few losses to strips of the rush material.
"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
These chairs were part of a set of twelve designed for the dining room of Baron Max Freiherr von Münchhausen's Weimar residence.