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POUL KJÆRHOLM | Set of six PK9 chairs
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 EUR
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Description
- Poul Kjærholm
- Set of six PK9 chairs
- Each with E. Kold Christensen manufacturer’s mark on the legs
- 76 x 56 x 59 cm ; 29 7/8 x 22 x 23 1/4 in.
- designed in 1960
leather and chromium-plated steel
Provenance
Christie's, London, October 26, 2010, lot 91
Private collection, London
Private collection, London
Literature
Christoffer Harlang, Keld Helmer-Petersen and Krestine Kjærholm, Poul Kjærholm, Copenhagen, 1999, pp. 15, 108-109 and 178
Poul Kjærholm, Møbelarkitekt, exhibition catalogue, Louisiana Museum for Moderne Kunst, Humlebæk, June 23 - September 24, 2006, pp. 79, 92-93, 107, 115, 187, 206, 210-211
Michael Sheridan, The Furniture of Poul Kjærholm: catalogue raisonné, New York, 2007, pp. 119-121
Poul Kjærholm, Møbelarkitekt, exhibition catalogue, Louisiana Museum for Moderne Kunst, Humlebæk, June 23 - September 24, 2006, pp. 79, 92-93, 107, 115, 187, 206, 210-211
Michael Sheridan, The Furniture of Poul Kjærholm: catalogue raisonné, New York, 2007, pp. 119-121
Condition
Good overall condition.There are variations in colour and leather aspect on all six chairs. The steel presents with some scattered scratches and with some rare pitting of oxidation on two of the chairs. The leather presents with some light scratches, light scuffs, a few shallow dents and a few rare shallow tears. There are some instances of light staining and light discoloration on the leather. One chair presents with scattered stains including a larger one on the backrest. Another chair presents with some wear all along the proper right side of the seat. Another chair presents with a small triangular restoration on the backrest on approximately 1,5 x 2 x 1,5 cm. Some chairs may have been re-dyed at a later date.
"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."