- 1477
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Gerrit Thomas Rietveld
- Pair of Crate Chairs
- painted wood
- height 23 1/2 in.; width 22 1/4 in.; depth 28 in. each; 59.7 cm; 56.5 cm; 71.1 cm
Provenance
Gift from Gerrit Rietveld to his daughter, 1945
Thence by descent
Christie's Amsterdam, May 23, 2007, lot 300
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Thence by descent
Christie's Amsterdam, May 23, 2007, lot 300
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Literature
Daniele Baroni, The Furniture of Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, Woodbury, New York, 1977, pp. 143 and 147
Peter Vöge, The Complete Rietveld Furniture, Rotterdam, 1993, p. 89
Ida van Zijl, Gerrit Rietveld, New York, 2010, p. 138
Peter Vöge, The Complete Rietveld Furniture, Rotterdam, 1993, p. 89
Ida van Zijl, Gerrit Rietveld, New York, 2010, p. 138
Condition
Overall good original condition consistent with age and use. The original painted finish with losses throughout as visible in the catalogue illustration, consistent with age. The exposed wood surfaces present with some dryness, discoloration, and wear. A good set in original condition with family provenance.
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.