Lot 220
  • 220

JOAQUIM TENREIRO | Set of Eight "Estoril" Chairs

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description

  • Joaquim Tenreiro
  • Set of Eight "Estoril" Chairs
  • Brazilian rosewood, cane
  • armchairs: 40 x 23 x 21 3/8  in. (101.6 x 58.4 x 54.3 cm) eachside chairs: 38 7/8  x 19 1/4  x 19 3/4  in. (98.7 x 48.9 x 50.2 cm) each
  • circa 1950
comprising six side chairs and two armchairs

Provenance

Private Collection of Richard Valansi
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner

Literature

Maria Cecilia Loschiavo dos Santos, Móvel Moderno no Brasil (Modern Furniture in Brazil), São Paulo, 2015, pp. 116-117 (for the side chair)

Condition

The chairs present in overall excellent condition. Each chair is structurally sounds and has been recently oiled, allowing for a rich saturation to the wood. Light scratches in the wood throughout, consistent with age and gentle use. Caning has been replaced in a manner that is consistent with the original and overall in very good condition. One chair presents with darker overall coloration on the caning. Minor areas of loose threads to the caning that do not affect the overall structure. A wonderful, uniform set showing a deeply sculptural and minimalist form.
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.
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