Lot 468
  • 468

Hans Wegner

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description

  • Hans Wegner
  • Four "Bull Horn" Chairs, Model No. JH518
  • each with producer's metal tag 
  • oak, teak, leather upholstry

Literature

Johan Møller Nielsen, Wegner: en dansk møbelkunstner, Copenhagen, 1965, pp. 79, 80
Grete Jalk, Dansk Møbelkunst gennem 40 aar, vol 4: 1957-1966, Denmark, 1987, pp. 162-163
Noritsugu Oda, Danish Chairs, Tokyo, 1996, p. 120
Christian Holmsted Olesen, Wegner: just one good chair, exh. cat., Design Museum Denmark, Copenhagen, 2014, p. 145

Condition

Each chair in overall very good condition. The wood surfaces present with minor surface scratches, nicks and some minor abrasions, consistent with age and gentle use. The wood surfaces have been lightly refreshed and present exceptionally well overall. There are areas of concentrated wear at the feet and side aprons, with some very minor discoloration, scuffs and scratches which are consistent with works of this age. The leather is recently replaced and is in new, clean condition. A rare model that demonstrates exceptional precision and thoughtfulness of design, a true hallmark of the collaborations between Wegner and cabinetmaker Johaness Hansen.
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.