Lot 347
  • 347

Kaare Klint (1888 - 1954) for Rud. Rasmussen

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • A pair of side cabinets
  • each reverse with red 'K.K.' and 'Rud. Rasmussens, Snedkerier' labels  
  • 96cm. high by 153cm. wide by 61cm. deep;
  • 3ft 1¾in., 5ft, 2ft
mahogany, each in two parts, the moulded rectangular top above twin sliding panelled doors enclosing a mahogany lined fitted interior with an arrangement of adjustable sliding trays, with brass side carrying handles, the lower section with twin slides above square legs joined by stretchers

Literature

Arne Karlsen, Dansk Møbel Kunst, i det 20. århundrede, Copenhagen, 1992, p. 106ff;

Anne-Louise Sommer, Danske Designere Kaare Klint, Denmark, no date, p.60ff.

Condition

A decorative and practical pair of good overall appearance. With a light/mid brown patina. Very minor old marks and scratches consistent with age and use. Each piece comes in two parts and is of good structural condition. Overall, a practical pair of good overall condition.
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