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Marcel Breuer
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- Table, model no. B 10, circa 1927
- with metal label Thonet
- steel, lacquered plywood
- 67 x 75 sq. cm. (25 5/8 x 29 1/2 in.)
manufactured by Gebrüder Thonet AG
chromed steel, lacquered wood
chromed steel, lacquered wood
Provenance
Galerij Terence Calleja, Antwerp
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 2007
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 2007
Literature
Magdalena Droste, Manfred Ludewig, Marcel Breuer, Cologne, 1992, p. 88, fig. 24
Alexander von Vegesack, Mathias Remmele, eds, Marcel Breuer: Design and Architecture, exh. cat., 13 September 2003 - 25 April 2004, Weil am Rhein, 2003, pp. 71, 81, 85 for period advertisements
Alexander von Vegesack, Mathias Remmele, eds, Marcel Breuer: Design and Architecture, exh. cat., 13 September 2003 - 25 April 2004, Weil am Rhein, 2003, pp. 71, 81, 85 for period advertisements
Condition
Overall good condition consistent with age and use. Minor scattered scuffs, scratches and oxidation to the tubular chrome frame. Scattered surface scuffs and scratches to the painted surface, with some minor paint loss concentrated to the exterior edges. One quadrant of the surface with four minor marks which have worn through the paint, each approximately 2 cm in length with a shallow dent which has broken through the paint near one edge, approximately 1 cm in length. Minor crazing and fade marks throughout the painted finish as to be expected of paintwork of this age.
"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."