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Gerrit Rietveld
Estimate
12,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description
- Gerrit Thomas Rietveld
- Beugelstoel, designed in 1927, realised by Metz & Co circa 1930
- white laminated wood and aluminium
- 72,7 x 39,7 x 57,1 cm ; 28 5/8 x 15 5/8 x 22 1/2 in.
white laminated wood and painted steel
Provenance
Vente Wright, Chicago, October 7, 2007, lot 308
Private collection, Belgium
Private collection, Belgium
Literature
Daniele Baroni, The Furniture of Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, New York, 1978, pp. 97, 116-117
Marijke Küper et Ida van Zijl, Gerrit Th. Rietveld, Utrecht, 1992, pp. 118 and 137
Marijke Küper et Ida van Zijl, Gerrit Th. Rietveld, Utrecht, 1992, pp. 118 and 137
Condition
Condition consistent with age and use.
Scratches and numerous chips of the white laminate, reveling the wood underneath.
There are two different layers of white paint. The one underneath is most likely the original one. The other one seems old but might have been appled at a later stage.
Oxidation and chips on the metal.
"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."