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Gerrit Thomas Rietveld
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Gerrit Thomas Rietveld
- "Roodblauwe Stoel"
- with producer's paper label
- painted wood
Provenance
Mr. Jan-Egbert Kuipers, Amsterdam, acquired directly from Gerald van de Groenekan in the late 1950s
Frans Leidelmeijer, Amsterdam
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 1989
Frans Leidelmeijer, Amsterdam
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 1989
Literature
De Stijl, September 1919, p. 133
Theodore M. Brown, The Work of Gerrit Rietveld: Architect, Utrecht, 1958, pp. 18-20, 79 and 164
Marijke Küper and Ida van Zijl, Gerrit Th. Rietveld, Utrecht, 1992, pp. 74-75 and 79
Peter Vöge, The Complete Rietveld Furniture, Rotterdam, 1993, pp. 58-59
Luca Dosi Delfini, The Furniture Collection, Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam, 2004, p. 295
Ida van Zijl, Gerrit Rietveld, London, 2010, pp. 34-35
Theodore M. Brown, The Work of Gerrit Rietveld: Architect, Utrecht, 1958, pp. 18-20, 79 and 164
Marijke Küper and Ida van Zijl, Gerrit Th. Rietveld, Utrecht, 1992, pp. 74-75 and 79
Peter Vöge, The Complete Rietveld Furniture, Rotterdam, 1993, pp. 58-59
Luca Dosi Delfini, The Furniture Collection, Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam, 2004, p. 295
Ida van Zijl, Gerrit Rietveld, London, 2010, pp. 34-35
Condition
Overall in good condition. The painted surfaces present with a few minor surface scratches, edge abrasions, minor wear and light surface soiling throughout, consistent with age and gentle use. The back with some minor scattered stains.The upper part of the back rest with evidences of adhesive residue along the proper right edge with a minor area of wear to the red color, visible in the catalogue illustration and not at all visually distractive. The outer edges of the armrests showing concentrated rubbing. The seat with a few concentrated surface scratches and stains. The proper left back leg with minor chips along the outer edge along approximately 1 ½ in.. A very nice example of this iconic model with a great provenance. -----
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.