- 12
Paul Hankar
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Set of Four Chairs, circa 1897
- oak, leather
- each: 118.5 x 51.5 x 52 cm. (46 1/2 x 20 1/4 x 20 1/2 in.)
Hungarian oak, leather
Provenance
Private collection, Brussels
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 2004
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 2004
Exhibited
Madrid, Palacio Real de El Pardo, Paul Hankar, 1993 (one chair)
Eindhoven, Piet Hein Eek, Roberto Polo's Choice, 20 October, 2012 - 20 January, 2013 (one chair)
Weimar, Neues Museum, Leidenschaft, Funktion und Schönheit: Henry van de Velde und sein Beitrag zur europäischen Moderne, 24 March - 23 June, 2013 (one chair)
Eindhoven, Piet Hein Eek, Roberto Polo's Choice, 20 October, 2012 - 20 January, 2013 (one chair)
Weimar, Neues Museum, Leidenschaft, Funktion und Schönheit: Henry van de Velde und sein Beitrag zur europäischen Moderne, 24 March - 23 June, 2013 (one chair)
Literature
Yvonne Brunhammer, Art Nouveau Belgium/France, exh. cat., Houston, 26 March - 27 June 1976, Chicago, 28 August - 31 October 1976, Houston, 1976, pp. 242-243, cat. no. 374 for a chair with relatable leather upholstery
Pierre & François Loze, Belgium Art Nouveau: From Victor Horta to Antoine Pompe, Gent, 1991, pp. 105, 106 for relatable examples with woven leather
Françoise Dierkens-Aubry, Jos Vandenbreeden, Art Nouveau in Belgium: Architecture & Interior Design, Gent, 1991, pp. 180, 181 as above
Werner Adriaenssens et al, Roberto Polo: The Eye, London, 2011, p. 317, illustrated
Thomas Föhl, Leidenschaft, Funktion und Schönheit: Henry van de Velde und sein Beitrag zur europäischen Moderne, exh. cat., 24 March - 23 June 2013, Weimar, 2013, p. 59, cat. no. 48, illustrated, p. 435
Eric Jansen, "Roberto Polo: L'Œil de L'Expert", L'Eventail, no. 125, April, 2012, p. 111, illustrated
Eric Jansen, Nouveaux Cabinets d'Amateurs, Paris, 2015, pp. 229, 231, illustrated
Pierre & François Loze, Belgium Art Nouveau: From Victor Horta to Antoine Pompe, Gent, 1991, pp. 105, 106 for relatable examples with woven leather
Françoise Dierkens-Aubry, Jos Vandenbreeden, Art Nouveau in Belgium: Architecture & Interior Design, Gent, 1991, pp. 180, 181 as above
Werner Adriaenssens et al, Roberto Polo: The Eye, London, 2011, p. 317, illustrated
Thomas Föhl, Leidenschaft, Funktion und Schönheit: Henry van de Velde und sein Beitrag zur europäischen Moderne, exh. cat., 24 March - 23 June 2013, Weimar, 2013, p. 59, cat. no. 48, illustrated, p. 435
Eric Jansen, "Roberto Polo: L'Œil de L'Expert", L'Eventail, no. 125, April, 2012, p. 111, illustrated
Eric Jansen, Nouveaux Cabinets d'Amateurs, Paris, 2015, pp. 229, 231, illustrated
Condition
Overall very good condition consistent with age and gentle use. Minor scattered scuffs and shallow dents concentrated to the legs and feet. The leather sparterie has been replaced on all chairs.
"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
The original sparterie has been retained and will be provided with this and the following lot.