Jacobus Johannes Pieter Oud

Christie's London, October 8, 2003, lot 56
Michael and Gabrielle Boyd, Santa Monica, CA

Jan Van Geest and Otakar Mácel. Stühle aus Stahl: Metallmöbel 1925-1940, Cologne, 1980, p. 45 (for a Metz & Co. advertisement of the chair) and p. 99 (for the chair in the Metz & Co. Amsterdam showroom)
Otakar Máčel, 2100 Metal Tubular Chairs, Rotterdam, 2006, p. 200

Overall in very good condition. Following its purchase at Christie's London in 2003, the chair was sensitively re-upholstered with appropriate period leather. The upholstery with some surface dirt, rubbing, and approximately 12 abrasions to the leather. These are scattered throughout the chair, and the largest measures four inches the central lower portion of the reverse of the backrest. Each abrade the surface of the leather, but do not perforate the entire leather surface. The underside of the chair seat and arms with concentrated liquid surface dirt, which appears removable. The chromium-plated metal frame with minor surface dirt, rubbing, and scratches. One of the arm frames shows a textured surface to the chrome, which does not appear original, and overall shows duller in appearance. Surface dirt throughout. Retains original hardware. The chair sits presently slightly uneven, which appears the natural result of age and 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.