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CHARLES ROHLFS | "Man's" Chair
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- Charles Rohlfs
- "Man's" Chair
- carved with the maker's "sign of the saw" cypher and dated 1901
- oak, original leather
- 34 3/4 x 26 x 30 in. (88.3 x 66 x 76.2 cm)
- 1901
Provenance
David Rago, New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 1985
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 1985
Exhibited
The Craftsmanship of Charles Rohlfs, Burchfield Art Center, Buffalo, New York, February 19-April 10, 1994
Literature
Michael L. James, Drama in Design: The Life and Craft of Charles Rohlfs, exh. cat., Burchfield Art Center/Buffalo State College Foundation, Buffalo, NY, 1994, p. 70 (for a period photograph of a related model in Rohlfs' home)
Joseph Cunningham, The Artistic Furniture of Charles Rohlfs, New Haven, CT, 2008, pp. 202 and 226 (for period photographs of a related model in Rohlfs' home in the collection of the Winterthur Library) and 245 (for the Rohlfs advertising card of the model)
Joseph Cunningham, The Artistic Furniture of Charles Rohlfs, New Haven, CT, 2008, pp. 202 and 226 (for period photographs of a related model in Rohlfs' home in the collection of the Winterthur Library) and 245 (for the Rohlfs advertising card of the model)
Condition
Overall very good condition. The oak surfaces throughout appear to retain their original rich dark finish, which present with some occasional extremely minor surface scratches, abrasions and edge wear with some small associated losses, consistent with age and gentle use. Some of these losses have been sensitively colored to present harmoniously with the rest of the finish. The proper left rear leg with a small restoration measuring approximately 1 ½ x ½ inch at approximately seat height, not visually detractive and only visible upon close inspection. Four of the pegs have been replaced. The armchair retains its original leather armrest straps which present with craquelure and some minor surface losses and flaking. The proper right armrest with a very small tear near the loops where the armrest connects to the front vertical post. The proper left armrest with two small restorations also where the armrest connects to the front vertical post. A beautiful example of the form with complex decoration.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.