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RICHARD RIEMERSCHMID | Pair of armchairs, model n. 4369
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
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Description
- Richard Riemerschmid
- Pair of armchairs, model n. 4369
- 84,5 x 59 x 50 cm ; 33 1/4 x 23 1/4 x 19 5/8 in.
- circa 1900
stained beech
Provenance
Quittenbaum, Munich, April 23, 2007, lot 831
Private collection, Belgium
Private collection, Belgium
Literature
Dekorative Kunst, vol. VIII, Munich, 1901, p. 347
Winfried Nerdinger, Richard Riemerschmid: vom Jugendstil zum Werkbund Werke und Dokumente, exhibition catalogue, November 26, 1982 - February 27, 1983, Munich, p. 125
Siegfried Wichmann, Jugendstil Floral Funktional, exhibition catalogue, January 23 - March 31, 1984, Herrsching, 1984, p. 120, n. 242
Werner Adriaenssens et al., Roberto Polo: The Eye, London, 2011, p. 425
Thomas Föhl, Leidenschaft, Funktion und Schönheit: Henry van de Velde und sein Beitrag zur europäischen Moderne, exhibition catalogue, March 24 - June 23, 2013, Weimar, 2013, p. 64, n. 128, p. 439
Winfried Nerdinger, Richard Riemerschmid: vom Jugendstil zum Werkbund Werke und Dokumente, exhibition catalogue, November 26, 1982 - February 27, 1983, Munich, p. 125
Siegfried Wichmann, Jugendstil Floral Funktional, exhibition catalogue, January 23 - March 31, 1984, Herrsching, 1984, p. 120, n. 242
Werner Adriaenssens et al., Roberto Polo: The Eye, London, 2011, p. 425
Thomas Föhl, Leidenschaft, Funktion und Schönheit: Henry van de Velde und sein Beitrag zur europäischen Moderne, exhibition catalogue, March 24 - June 23, 2013, Weimar, 2013, p. 64, n. 128, p. 439
Condition
Fair overall condition consistent with age and use. The wood presents with scratches, scuffs, small dents and small chips scattered. There are some abrasions along the edges. The ebonised finish presents with significant wear throughout, as partially visible in the catalogue illustration, and especially on the edges, the armrests, the top of the backrest, the front of the seat and the lower half of the legs. One chair presents with a few very light traces of humidity/mold. A few screws appear to be newer. The seat are in leather and are removable. The leather is newer and presents with some tiny stains and some instances of wrapping. One leather seat presents with a mark/light indentation on approximately 11 x 4,5 cm. One chair is sligtly wobbly.
"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."