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Johannes Itten (1888 - 1967)
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- A rare suite
- sofa: 75cm. high by 250cm. wide by 91.5cm. deep; table: 57cm. high by 100cm. long by 120cm. wide;
- 2ft 5½in., 8ft 2½in., 3ft.; 1ft 10½in., 3ft 3 3/8 in., 3ft 11¼in.
burr walnut veneer, comprising a three seat sofa, three armchairs and coffee table, of geometric design, velvet upholstery of camel tone
Provenance
Johannes Itten;
Thence by decent.
Literature
Illustrated in Willy Roetzler (ed.), Johannes Itten - Werke und Schriften, Zurich, 1978, p. 316.
Condition
With old marks and scratches overall. Old marks and scratches verall. Veneer crazed and slightly lifting, particularly to table. One section of veneer missing to top (1.5cm. by 0.5cm.). Further knocks, such as to two corners and particularly to lower sections of legs. Sofa and chairs of better condition, but also some sections of veneer lacking, particularly to feet. Rush to backs with a few holes to each piece. Upholstery with signs of wear particularly to sofa, stains, some fraying to piping and one 7.5cm. by 5cm burnt hole to one seat. An unusal and rare suite in need of some attention.
"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."