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Hans Wegner
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- Hans Wegner
- Pair of Folding Chairs, Model No. JH512
- each branded JOHANNES HANSEN/COPENHAGEN/DENMARK with producer's monogram
- oak, cane, brass
together with two hooks
Literature
Johan Møller Nielsen, Wegner: en dansk møbelkunstner, Copenhagen, 1965, pp. 48-49, 52, 84
Grete Jalk, ed., Dansk Møbelkunst gennem 40 aar, vol 3: 1947-1956, Copenhagen, 1987, pp. 102-103
Noritsugu Oda, Danish Chairs, 1996, Tokyo, pp. 110-111
Christian Holmsted Olesen, Wegner: just one good chair, exh. cat., Design Museum Denmark, Copenhagen, 2014, pp. 182-183
Grete Jalk, ed., Dansk Møbelkunst gennem 40 aar, vol 3: 1947-1956, Copenhagen, 1987, pp. 102-103
Noritsugu Oda, Danish Chairs, 1996, Tokyo, pp. 110-111
Christian Holmsted Olesen, Wegner: just one good chair, exh. cat., Design Museum Denmark, Copenhagen, 2014, pp. 182-183
Condition
Both chairs in overall good condition. The wood surfaces present with minor surface scratches, nicks and some minor abrasions, consistent with age and gentle use. The seat handles with light surface dirt and faint areas of darker coloration to the surface, consistent with gentle use. The cane is in generally good condition, with one cane that is broken to the back of the proper left side of one chair. There is variation to the cane coloration, consistent with the natural hue of each fiber, as well as some surface flaking as is consistent with this material over time. The folding hinges in good working order. The brass hinges with some tarnishing and faint surface scratches, likely due to the opening and closing of each chair. Please note this lot is sold with 2 hooks, not 3 as denoted in the cataloguing.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.