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ALVAR AALTO | Two chairs n. 21, circa 1933
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Alvar Aalto
- Two chairs n. 21, circa 1933
- lacquered wood and laminated curved birch feet
- 81 x 48 x 60 cm and 77 x 43 x 65,5 cm ; 31 7/8 x 18 7/8 x 23 5/8 in. and 30 3/8 x 17 x 25 3/4 in.
lacquered wood on laminated curved birch feet
Literature
Decorative Art, The Studio Year Book, 1937
Mobilier et Décoration, March 1957, p. 39
Alvar Alto Designer, Paris, 2003, p. 168
Mobilier et Décoration, March 1957, p. 39
Alvar Alto Designer, Paris, 2003, p. 168
Condition
Overall in good condition. The legs with scattered scuffs and scratches concentrated to the bases of the legs. The lacquered seats with scattered rubbing, surface scratches chips, craquelure and flaking revealing the wooden surface below in a few areas, concentrated to the outer edges as partially visible in the catalogue illustration. The seats were possibly repainted at some point in the history of the pieces. The upper surface of the proper right ski of one chair with a small area of water damage, only visible upon close inspection.
"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."