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Henry van de Velde
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Set of Eight Chairs, circa 1929
- beech, fabric upholstery
- each: 85 x 42 x 45.5 cm. (33 1/2 x 16 1/2 x 17 7/8 in.)
painted beech with fabric upholstery
Provenance
Funke-Kaiser Collection, Cologne
Van Ham Kunstauktionen, Cologne, 19-21 April, 2007, lot 1150, part lot
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Van Ham Kunstauktionen, Cologne, 19-21 April, 2007, lot 1150, part lot
Acquired from the above by the present owner
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
La Cité, numéro spécial consacré à Henry Van de Velde, vols 5/6, Brussels, 1933, p. 126 for technical drawings
Thomas Föhl et al, Henry van de Velde: Passion, Fonction, Beauté 1863-1957, exh. cat., 13 September 2013 - 12 January 2014, Tielt, 2013, p. 136, cat. no. 110, illustrated
Thomas Föhl, Leidenschaft, Funktion und Schönheit: Henry van de Velde und sein Beitrag zur europäischen Moderne, exh. cat., 24 March - 23 June 2013, Weimar, 2013, p. 244, cat. no. 257, illustrated, p. 445
Thomas Föhl et al, Henry van de Velde: Passion, Fonction, Beauté 1863-1957, exh. cat., 13 September 2013 - 12 January 2014, Tielt, 2013, p. 136, cat. no. 110, illustrated
Thomas Föhl, Leidenschaft, Funktion und Schönheit: Henry van de Velde und sein Beitrag zur europäischen Moderne, exh. cat., 24 March - 23 June 2013, Weimar, 2013, p. 244, cat. no. 257, illustrated, p. 445
Condition
Overall very good condition consistent with age and gentle use. Very minor scuffs to the repainted frames throughout. The upholstery is newer and in very good 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."
Catalogue Note
The offered lot and and the following two lots were originally designed in 1927 for the Marquis de Brion's residence in Paris as can be seen in La Cité, op. cit.