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Ernest Race
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Ernest Race
- Neptune Chair, designed in 1953
- with two torn labels RACE and PATENT & REG'D DESIGN APPLIED and traces of another label
- laminated wood, webbing and brass screws, with original cushion
- height: 94.5cm.; 37¼in.; width: 56cm.; 22in.; depth:126cm.; 49 5/8in.
laminated wood, webbing and brass screws, with original cushion
Literature
Hazel Conway, Ernest Race, London, 1982, pp.60-61 for a description, a similar model and a drawing;
Austerity to Affluence : British Art and Design 1945-1962, in association with The Fine Art Society and Rayner & Chamberlain, London, 1997, p. 19 for a similar model;
Charlotte & Peter Fiell, 1000 Chairs, London, 2000, p. 297 for a similar model.
Austerity to Affluence : British Art and Design 1945-1962, in association with The Fine Art Society and Rayner & Chamberlain, London, 1997, p. 19 for a similar model;
Charlotte & Peter Fiell, 1000 Chairs, London, 2000, p. 297 for a similar model.
Condition
Good overall condition.
Traces of restoration between the back and the seat. Some staining and traces of wear to the bottom of legs. Light drying up of wood over the entire surface. Wear of the upholstery, notably to the stripes. Discoloration of the cushion, notably to the stripes. Detailed photos available on request;
"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."
Catalogue Note
Ernest Race was one of the most important British mid-century designers, contributing to the transition from the rigour of pre-war modernism to the optimism of contemporary design. His Neptune chair is one of his most original designs, commissioned by the P&O shipping company for its prestigious Orient line. It is a modernisation of the Victorian deck-chair, to be used in exposed areas of ships and folded and stacked away when not in use. Ernest Race not only achieved an elegant design of simple lines, but also a very cost-effective chair for mass production, made of extremely resilient materials.