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Joseph Maria Olbrich
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Armchair, 1900
- oak, fabric upholstery
- 75 x 57 x 54 cm. (29 1/2 x 22 3/8 x 21 1/4 in.)
executed by Julius Glückert, Darmstadt
oak with fabric upholstery
oak with fabric upholstery
Provenance
Kunst und Auktionshaus W.G. Herr, Cologne, 25 March, 2006, lot 11
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Literature
Deutsche Kunst und Dekoration, vol. VI, Darmstadt, April - September 1900, p. 464 for a period illustration
Sabine Michaels, ed., Joseph M. Olbrich 1867-1908, exh. cat., 18 September - 27 November 1983, Darmstadt, 1983, p. 294, cat. no. 341
Renate Ulmer, ed., Museum Künstlerkolonie Darmstadt, Darmstadt, 1990, p. 186, cat. no. 285
Werner Adriaenssens et al, Roberto Polo: The Eye, London, 2011, p. 433, illustrated
Sabine Michaels, ed., Joseph M. Olbrich 1867-1908, exh. cat., 18 September - 27 November 1983, Darmstadt, 1983, p. 294, cat. no. 341
Renate Ulmer, ed., Museum Künstlerkolonie Darmstadt, Darmstadt, 1990, p. 186, cat. no. 285
Werner Adriaenssens et al, Roberto Polo: The Eye, London, 2011, p. 433, illustrated
Condition
Overall very good condition consistent with minor surface scuffs concentrated to the feet, with newer upholstery.
"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
A prototype of this model was designed for the Paris Universal Exhibition, 1900, and models were later used in the workshop and home of the designer at the Künstlerkolonie Mathildenhöhe (Darmstadt Artists' colony).