- 918
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, 1888-1964
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- Military Chair
- black painted wood, revealing the original grey paint in places
- 88 by 40.5 by 53cm., 34 1/2 by 16 by 20 7/8 in.
- Executed circa 1925.
Provenance
Christie's, Amsterdam, Rietveld and the Rietveld Academie, 7 June 1988, lot 406
Literature
Daniele Baroni, Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Furniture, London, 1977, pp.72-73, another Military chair illustrated
Marijke Küper, Ida van Zijl, Gerrit Thomas Rietveld 1888-1964, Utrecht, 1992, p.93, cat. no.73, another Military chair illustrated
Marijke Küper, Ida van Zijl, Gerrit Thomas Rietveld 1888-1964, Utrecht, 1992, p.93, cat. no.73, another Military chair illustrated
Condition
Profused losses and wear to painted finish as visible in catalogue illustration. Lifting to veneer. Losses and drips of house painting to the seat. Most serious loss to the top of the front right leg facing and a strip of veneer to front edge of seat along approx. 14 cm.
"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."