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Poul Kjærholm
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- Poul Kjærholm
- Sofa, Model No. PK 31/3
- chromium-plated metal and original leather upholstery
Literature
"Poul Kjaerholm," Industrial Design, February 1960, p. 64
Christoffer Harlang, Keld Helmer-Petersen and Krestine Kjaerholm, eds., Poul Kjaerholm, Copenhagen, 2001, pp. 98-99 and 178
Michael Sheridan, Poul Kjaerholm: Furniture Architect, exh. cat., Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, Esberg, Denmark, 2006, pp. 130, 144-147 and 183
Michael Sheridan, The Furniture of Poul Kjærholm: Catalogue Raisonné, New York, 2007, pp. 111-113
Christoffer Harlang, Keld Helmer-Petersen and Krestine Kjaerholm, eds., Poul Kjaerholm, Copenhagen, 2001, pp. 98-99 and 178
Michael Sheridan, Poul Kjaerholm: Furniture Architect, exh. cat., Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, Esberg, Denmark, 2006, pp. 130, 144-147 and 183
Michael Sheridan, The Furniture of Poul Kjærholm: Catalogue Raisonné, New York, 2007, pp. 111-113
Condition
Overall in fair original condition showing heavy use. As seen in the catalogue illustration, this sofa, as well as the following lot, have been significantly used throughout their history. The original leather upholstery with considerable rubbing and wear to the finish which presently reveals much of the natural leather coloration. The seats with considerable crazing and one minor tear extending three inches in length to the proper left seat cushion. This proper left portion of the backrest and top edges of the three back cushions, with considerable rubbing which exposes the natural color of the leather, as seen in the catalogue illustration. Although heavily used, these sofas remain in stable condition. The chromium-plated metal frame with some scattered discoloration, oxidation, surface scratches and rubbing to finish as expected with age and use. Surface dirt throughout. The sofa was acquired circa 1965 by the present owners, to put with their PK 61 coffee tables (offered as lots 202 and 203). The firms mark may be obstructed by the heavy oxidation to the frames.
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.