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A German walnut and rosewood light green upholstered furniture suite designed by Paul Hoffmann 1920s
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- bookcase 203cm. high, 204cm. wide, 50cm. deep.
comprising: a bookcase, a bureau, a circular table, a three-seated sofa, seven armchairs, and a standard lamp
Provenance
Dr. Paul Hoffmann.
Literature
Nils Aschenbeck, Schnelldampfer Bremen. Die Legende, 1999.
Catharina Berents, 'Glamourös in die Moderne' in: Architectural Digest, Deutschland/Österreich, November 2006, p. 184-188.
Catharina Berents, 'Glamourös in die Moderne' in: Architectural Digest, Deutschland/Österreich, November 2006, p. 184-188.
Condition
In good general condition with the inevitable dents, marks and scratches due to use and age, each piece with very minor veneer losses and some hairline cracks to the rounded veneered parts, slight wear to the upholstry and some fringes slightly loose, some armrests slightly loose, sofa with small split to fabric.
Measurements: bookcase 203cm. high, 204cm. wide, 50cm. deep; bureau 77cm. high, 164cm. wide, 82cm. deep; table 74cm. high, 110cm. diameter; sofa 205cm. long; standard lamp (with cap) 172cm. high.
"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."
Catalogue Note
The chairs offered with this suite belonged to the interior of the German steam ship 'Bremen', launched on August 16th 1928. It was the fastest steamer of that time and sailed transatlantic to New York. Paul Hoffmann was a member of the Design Department for the shipbuilding company Norddeutscher Lloyd which was responsible for constructing the 'Bremen'. The architect is especially known for his design of the Sunroof Restaurant of the 'Bremen' ship. This high class ship with the latest technical innovations and luxury was used by many celebrities among others Marlene Dietrich, Fred Astaire and Max Schmeling.