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Richard Riemerschmid
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- 'Propeller' Table, 1905
- mahogany
- 73.5 x 90 x 89 cm. (29 x 35 1/2 x 35 in.)
executed by the Dresdner Werkstätten für Handwerkskunst, Dresden
mahogany
mahogany
Provenance
Dr. Westermeier Decorative Arts, Munich
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 2005
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 2005
Literature
Deutsche Kunst und Dekoration, vol. XVII, Darmstadt, October 1905 - March 1906, p. 260 for a period illustration of this model
Winfried Nerdinger, Richard Riemerschmid: vom Jugendstil zum Werkbund Werke und Dokumente, exh. cat., Munich, 26 November, 1982 - 27 February 1983, Nuremberg, 8 April 1983 - 22 May 1983, Munich, 1983, p. 201, ref. a
Wendy Kaplan, The Arts & Crafts Movement in Europe & America: design for the modern world, London, 2004, p. 103, fig. 3.40
Margot Th. Brandlhuber, Michael Buhrs, eds, Die Jugend der Moderne: Art Nouveau und Jugendstil Meisterwerke aus Münchner Privatbesitz, exh. cat., 28 October 2010 - 23 January 2011, Stuttgart, 2010, p. 291, cat. no. 282
Brigitte Reuter, ed., Die Jugendstil Sammlung, vol. 3, Petersberg, 2010, p. 358, cat. no. 1787 d
Werner Adriaenssens et al, Roberto Polo: The Eye, London, 2011, p. 447
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. 65, cat. no. 129, p. 439
Philippe Seulliet, "La Passion du Modernisme", Les Plus Beaux Interieurs, vol. 17, March, April, May, 2011, p. 235
Christian Tröster, "Kosmos für das Auge", Architektur & Wohnen, no. 6/13, December 2013 - January 2014, p. 122
Winfried Nerdinger, Richard Riemerschmid: vom Jugendstil zum Werkbund Werke und Dokumente, exh. cat., Munich, 26 November, 1982 - 27 February 1983, Nuremberg, 8 April 1983 - 22 May 1983, Munich, 1983, p. 201, ref. a
Wendy Kaplan, The Arts & Crafts Movement in Europe & America: design for the modern world, London, 2004, p. 103, fig. 3.40
Margot Th. Brandlhuber, Michael Buhrs, eds, Die Jugend der Moderne: Art Nouveau und Jugendstil Meisterwerke aus Münchner Privatbesitz, exh. cat., 28 October 2010 - 23 January 2011, Stuttgart, 2010, p. 291, cat. no. 282
Brigitte Reuter, ed., Die Jugendstil Sammlung, vol. 3, Petersberg, 2010, p. 358, cat. no. 1787 d
Werner Adriaenssens et al, Roberto Polo: The Eye, London, 2011, p. 447
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. 65, cat. no. 129, p. 439
Philippe Seulliet, "La Passion du Modernisme", Les Plus Beaux Interieurs, vol. 17, March, April, May, 2011, p. 235
Christian Tröster, "Kosmos für das Auge", Architektur & Wohnen, no. 6/13, December 2013 - January 2014, p. 122
Condition
Overall very good condition consistent with age and gentle use. Very minor scattered scuffs concentrated to the feet and outer edges of the top surface, the latter with a few faint circular spots on the surface of the varnish and are not visually distracting.
"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."