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Finn Juhl
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Finn Juhl
- Pair of Armchairs, Model NV-45, from the Burden Residence, New York, New York
- teak and fabric upholstery
Provenance
William A. M. Burden, New York
Thence by Descent
Literature
Grete Jalk, Dansk Møbelkunst gennem, 40 aar, 1937-1946, Copenhagen, 1987, p. 277
Esbjoern Hiort, Finn Juhl, Copenhagen, 1990, pp. 26, 34 and 35
Finn Juhl Memorial Exhibition, exh. cat., Osaka, 1990, pp. 42-45
Noritsugu Oda, Danish Chairs, San Francisco, 1999, pp. 86 and 87
Charlotte and Peter Fiell, 1000 Chairs, Cologne, 2000, p. 267
Arne Karlsen, Danish Furniture Design in the 20th Century, vol. 2, Copenhagen, 2007, pp. 184-85
Esbjoern Hiort, Finn Juhl, Copenhagen, 1990, pp. 26, 34 and 35
Finn Juhl Memorial Exhibition, exh. cat., Osaka, 1990, pp. 42-45
Noritsugu Oda, Danish Chairs, San Francisco, 1999, pp. 86 and 87
Charlotte and Peter Fiell, 1000 Chairs, Cologne, 2000, p. 267
Arne Karlsen, Danish Furniture Design in the 20th Century, vol. 2, Copenhagen, 2007, pp. 184-85
Condition
Overall in very good condition with some scratches and wear to the lower portion of the legs. The chairs have been recently re-upholstered. With some dryness and wear to the finish. With rubbing to the finish at the top surface of the armrests, consistent with age and use. One chair with two small seam separations, which appear to have been previously repaired with glue. Although the chairs are stable, this chair would benefit from very minor restoration.
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.
Catalogue Note
In 1953, William A. M. Burden, President of the Museum of Modern Art, hired noted architect and director of the Architecture and Design department, Philip Johnson, to renovate his New York residence. Johnson, along with Richard Kelly, created a showcase space for the Burdens' immense modern art collection. The result was an interior described at the time as "a cool, luminous shell in which colour, space even light are used architecturally".