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Gerrit Thomas Rietveld
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Gerrit Thomas Rietveld
- Right-Handed "Steltman Stoel"
- branded H.G.M/G. A. v. d. GROENEKAN/DE BILT NEDERLAND
- stained oak
Provenance
Acquired directly from Gerard van de Groenekan by the present owner
Literature
Daniele Baroni, The Furniture of Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, Woodbury, NY, 1977, p. 173
Gerrit Rietveld: A Centenary Exhibition, Craftsman and Visionary, exh. cat., Barry Friedman Gallery, New York, 1988, p. 60
Marijke Küper and Ida van Zijl, Gerrit Th. Rietveld, Utrecht, 1992, pp. 332 and 341
Peter Vöge, The Complete Rietveld Furniture, Rotterdam, 1993, p. 371
Charlotte and Peter Fiell, 1000 Chairs, Cologne, 2000, p. 383
Luca Dosi Delfini, The Furniture Collection, Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam, 2004, p. 323
Ida van Zijl, Gerrit Rietveld, London, 2010, p. 191
Gerrit Rietveld: A Centenary Exhibition, Craftsman and Visionary, exh. cat., Barry Friedman Gallery, New York, 1988, p. 60
Marijke Küper and Ida van Zijl, Gerrit Th. Rietveld, Utrecht, 1992, pp. 332 and 341
Peter Vöge, The Complete Rietveld Furniture, Rotterdam, 1993, p. 371
Charlotte and Peter Fiell, 1000 Chairs, Cologne, 2000, p. 383
Luca Dosi Delfini, The Furniture Collection, Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam, 2004, p. 323
Ida van Zijl, Gerrit Rietveld, London, 2010, p. 191
Condition
Overall in very good condition. The finish on the chair is slightly lighter than it appears in the catalogue illustration with elements of the graining visible. The piece has an applied wash, and does not have an entirely painted surface. The chair with an age crack, consistent with age and use, located on the proper left side of the seat at the joint of the leg. The chair is stable. With a few minor edge nicks and dings and a few isolated scratches to the top surface of the arm. This chair was acquired by the present owner directly from the producer and it was been careful maintained throughout its history.
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.