Arne Jacobsen

“Arne Jacobsen:  Créations Récentes,” L’Oeil, May 1966, p. 62
Carsten Thau and Kjeld Vindum, Arne Jacobsen, Copenhagen, 2001, p. 525

In very good original condition. The leather with scattered surface scratches, minor nicks and rubbing. The tops of the armrests with significant dryness, crazing, cracks and minor losses to the leather as seen in the catalogue illustration. The proper right and left top corners with rubbing and more defined crazing and minor cracks. The piping with minor tears on the proper right corner. There is an area of abrasion, approximately 2 inches long on the reverse of the chair with minor tears. The front of the chair with three minor tears less than a ½ inch long, as seen in the catalogue illustration. The seat cushion with a depression in the center, crazing, considerable rubbing, minute nicks, and surface scratches. The front area of the cushion padding has been compressed due to use over time, thus leaving the upholstery slightly loose. Some of areas of the padding of the upholstery on the frame of the chair are becoming brittle. The metal base with scratches and nicks from use.
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.