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Gerrit Thomas Rietveld
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- Gerrit Thomas Rietveld
- Two "Zig Zag" Chairs
- both signed Voor Jan van Beest/G.A.v.d.Groenekan/1968 and one branded H.G.M./G.A.v.d. GROENEKAN/DE BILT NEDERLAND
- whitewashed elm
Literature
Daniele Baroni, The Furniture of Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, Woodbury, NY, 1977, pp. 132 and 136-137
Gerrit Rietveld: A Centenary Exhibition, Craftsman and Visionary, exh. cat., Barry Friedman Gallery, New York, 1988, pp. 49-50
Marijke Küper and Ida van Zijl, Gerrit Th. Rietveld: The Complete Works, Utrecht, 1992, pp. 147 and 179
Peter Vöge, The Complete Rietveld Furniture, Rotterdam, 1993, p. 83
Luca Dosi Delfini, The Furniture Collection, Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam, 2004, pp. 309-313
Ida van Zijl, Gerrit Rietveld, London, 2010, pp. 133 and 143
Gerrit Rietveld: A Centenary Exhibition, Craftsman and Visionary, exh. cat., Barry Friedman Gallery, New York, 1988, pp. 49-50
Marijke Küper and Ida van Zijl, Gerrit Th. Rietveld: The Complete Works, Utrecht, 1992, pp. 147 and 179
Peter Vöge, The Complete Rietveld Furniture, Rotterdam, 1993, p. 83
Luca Dosi Delfini, The Furniture Collection, Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam, 2004, pp. 309-313
Ida van Zijl, Gerrit Rietveld, London, 2010, pp. 133 and 143
Condition
Overall very good condition. Both chairs with scattered light surface scratches, nicks and dings consistent with age and gentle use. With two light surface scratches to the proper right of the seatback of one chair, measuring approximately 3 inches in length.
With some evidence of light water damage to the second chair's seat. With white paint marks on the proper right of this chair seat. With one tight age crack measuring 3 ½ inch in length to the lower portion of the seatback that extends through the board to the reverse consistent with age.
These two chairs represent an iconic design by Rietveld and are from an extraordinary collection owned by one of Rietveld's former employees, Jan van Beest who worked very closely with the artist during the peak of his career.
This condition report was prepared with the assistance of Jurjen Creman and Drs. Rob Driessen
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.