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TERENCE HAROLD ROBSJOHN-GIBBINGS | Pair of Klismos n. 3 chairs, designed circa 1930, realised in 1974
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
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Description
- Terence Harold Robsjohn-Gibbings
- Pair of Klismos n. 3 chairs, designed circa 1930, realised in 1974
- chacune signée et numérotée 95486
- walnut, leather
- 90 x 53,5 x 73 cm ; 35 1/2 x 21 1/8 x 28 3/4 in.
Greek walnut and leatherWith the brass manufacturer's label Designed by - T.H. ROBSJOHN GIBBINGS Manufactured by - SARIDIS OF ATHENS and numbered 95486 on the underside
Provenance
Private collection, Athens
Sotheby's, Paris, May 25, 2011, lot 117
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Sotheby's, Paris, May 25, 2011, lot 117
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Literature
Terence-Harold Robsjohn-Gibbings & Carlton W. Pullin, Furniture of classical Greece, New-York, 1963, pp. 23, 26, 49, 55-56
Commercial catalogue Saridis, 1970
Commercial catalogue Saridis, 1970
Condition
Good condition overall. The wood presents with some light surface scratches, a few scuff marks and minute dents and chips scattered but mostly concentrated along the edges, consistent with age and use. The backrest of one chair presents with more visibles scratches on approximately 5 x 2 cm. The bottom of the legs with some scratches, small dents, small chips of wood and small black stains. A few traces of minute restoration to the wood, scattered. The seams of the wooden structure presents with some craquelure. The varnish with minor craquelure consistent with age and is not visually distracting. The leather cords are dry on each chair. One chair with two broken straps along the front edge, the other chair with one broken strap on the proper right edge. The upholstered cushions are later and in very good condition exhibiting only minor signs of use.
"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."