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Gerrit Thomas Rietveld
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Gerrit Thomas Rietveld
- "Militair Krukje"
- with firm's paper label
- painted wood
- executed ca. 1960s by Gerald van de Groenekan, de Bilt, the Netherlands
Provenance
Barry Friedman, Ltd., New York
Private Collection, Los Angeles, CA
Phillips, de Pury & Luxembourg, New York, June 11, 2003, lot 14
Private Collection, Los Angeles, CA
Phillips, de Pury & Luxembourg, New York, June 11, 2003, lot 14
Literature
Theodore M. Brown, The Work of Gerrit Rietveld: Architect, Utrecht, 1958, p. 169
Daniele Baroni, The Furniture of Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, Woodbury, NY, 1977, p. 76-77
Gerrit Rietveld: A Centenary Exhibition, Craftsman and Visionary, exh. cat., Barry Friedman Gallery, New York, 1988, p. 31
Marijke Küper and Ida van Zijl, Gerrit Th. Rietveld, Utrecht, 1992, p.93
Peter Vöge, The Complete Rietveld Furniture, Rotterdam, 1993, pp. 62-63
Luca Dosi Delfini, The Furniture Collection, Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam, 2004, p. 300
Daniele Baroni, The Furniture of Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, Woodbury, NY, 1977, p. 76-77
Gerrit Rietveld: A Centenary Exhibition, Craftsman and Visionary, exh. cat., Barry Friedman Gallery, New York, 1988, p. 31
Marijke Küper and Ida van Zijl, Gerrit Th. Rietveld, Utrecht, 1992, p.93
Peter Vöge, The Complete Rietveld Furniture, Rotterdam, 1993, pp. 62-63
Luca Dosi Delfini, The Furniture Collection, Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam, 2004, p. 300
Condition
Overall in very good condition. The frame of this stool is slightly loose. With evidence of repainting to the top surface at the edges, extending approximately two inches into the center of the top, which is slightly off in color. This was likely done to cover some minor chips to the paint at the edges. With minor nicks and dings, and some scattered paint losses at the edges as expected from use. The application of the original paint scheme with some minor crossing of the white paint into the black painted portion, which appears inherent in the making. With intact paper label to the underside which dates the piece to the 1960s and possibly prior to Rietveld?s death in 1964.
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.