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GERRIT THOMAS RIETVELD | Four Zig Zag chairs
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 EUR
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Description
- Gerrit Thomas Rietveld
- Four Zig Zag chairs
- Executed by Gerard van de Groenekan
- 74,5 x 37 x 38,5 cm ; 29 3/8 x 14 1/2 x 15 1/8 in.
- designed circa 1934, executed circa 1960
elm
Provenance
Private collection, The Netherlands, acquired from Gerard van de Groenekan circa 1966-1967 and thence by descent
Literature
Daniele Baroni, The Furniture of Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, New York, 1977, p. 137
Gerrit Rietveld 1888-1964, exhibition catalogue, Central Museum, Utrecht, November 28, 1992 - February 21, 1993, pp. 145-147
Gerrit Rietveld 1888-1964, exhibition catalogue, Central Museum, Utrecht, November 28, 1992 - February 21, 1993, pp. 145-147
Condition
EN : Good overall condition, consistent with age and use. The wood presents with the usual scratches, minute dents and minute chips scattered. One chair presents with a slightly more visible dent/chip along the front edge of the seat. There are some light cracks to the wood, inherent to the aging process of the material. The surface presents with some instances of light discolouration and instances of light staining, including humidity stains, the latter more significant on the base of one chair. One chair presents with tiny previous woodworms holes.One chair presents with a circular stain of approximately 2 cm on the seat. //// FR : Bon état général, cohérent avec l'âge et l'utilisation. Le bois présente les rayures, petits enfoncements et petits éclats habituels. Une chaise présente un éclat plus important sur le rebord de l'assise. Il y a quelques craquelures dans le bois, inhérent au vieillissement du matériau. La surface présente des traces de décoloration ainsi que des tâches dont des tâches d'humidité, ces dernières plus importantes sur la base d'une chaise. Une chaise présente quelques petits anciens trous de vers. Une chaise présente une petite tâche circulaire d'environ 2 cm de diamètre sur l'assise.
"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."