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Josef Hoffmann for the Wiener Werkstätte
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- A pair of chairs
- oak, velvet
- 92cm.;
- 3ft ¼in.
limed and stained oak, original velvet upholstery
Literature
Peter Noever ed., Der Preis der Schönheit, 100 Jahre Wiener Werkstätte, exhibition catalogue, Museum für angewandte Kunst, Wien, 2004
Condition
A striking and decorative pair of good overall appearance. Old marks and scratches overall consistent with age and use. Some wear to finish in places. Of good structural condition. Upholstery seats faded and worn but with no rips. Right hand side (facing) of fabric to one seat (shown to the left in the illustration) slightly detached. One knop to one chair possibly replaced. Ready for display.
"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 present two chairs were designed by Josef Hoffmann for the Wiener Werkstätte around 1905 for an as yet unidentified interior. A photograph in the archive of the Wiener Werkstätte, Museum für angewandte Kunst, Vienna shows another set of these chairs in the apartment of Sonja Knips, designed between 1903 and 1909 (Noever, op. cit., p. 175, for illustration see sothebys.com).
This lot is accompanied by a certificate from Dr. Christian Witt-Dörring.