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Henry van de Velde
Estimate
35,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description
- Sconce, circa 1898-99
- embossed twice with the artist's cipher
- brass, copper, glass
- 45.5 x 70.5 cm. (16 x 27 3/4 in.)
possibly executed by Gladenbeck AG
brass, copper, Val St Lambert glass
brass, copper, Val St Lambert glass
Provenance
Private collection, Paris
Von Zezschwitz, Munich, 19 September, 2008, lot 63
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Von Zezschwitz, Munich, 19 September, 2008, lot 63
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Exhibited
Weimar, Neues Museum, Leidenschaft, Funktion und Schönheit: Henry van de Velde und sein Beitrag zur europäischen Moderne, 24 March - 23 June, 2013
Brussels, Cinquantenaire Museum, Henry van de Velde: Passion, Fonction, Beauté, 13 September 2013 - 12 January 2014
Brussels, Cinquantenaire Museum, Henry van de Velde: Passion, Fonction, Beauté, 13 September 2013 - 12 January 2014
Literature
Deutsche Kunst und Dekoration, vol. V, Darmstadt, October 1899 - March 1900, pp. 13, 17 for period illustrations
Deutsche Kunst und Dekoration, vol. VIII, Darmstadt, April 1901 - September 1901, p. 340 for a period illustration
Dekorative Kunst, vol. 4, Munich, 1899, p. 251
Wolf D. Pecher, Henry van de Velde: Das Gesamtwerk, vol. 1, Munich, 1981, pp. 150-151, 319, cat. no. 3132
Klaus-Jürgen Sembach, Birgit Schulte, Henry van de Velde: Ein europäischer Kunstler Zeit, Cologne, 1992, p. 163
Thomas Föhl & Antje Neumann, eds, Henry van de Velde: Raumkunst und Kunsthandwerk, vol. I, Metallkunst, Weimar, 2009, p. 447, cat. rais. no. I.4.3.8, illustrated
Werner Adriaenssens et al, Roberto Polo: The Eye, London, 2011, pp. 412-413, illustrated
Thomas Föhl et al, Henry van de Velde: Passion, Fonction, Beauté 1863-1957, exh. cat., 13 September 2013 - 12 January 2014, Tielt, 2013, p. 160, cat. no. 138, 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. 253, cat. no. 276, illustrated, p. 446
Deutsche Kunst und Dekoration, vol. VIII, Darmstadt, April 1901 - September 1901, p. 340 for a period illustration
Dekorative Kunst, vol. 4, Munich, 1899, p. 251
Wolf D. Pecher, Henry van de Velde: Das Gesamtwerk, vol. 1, Munich, 1981, pp. 150-151, 319, cat. no. 3132
Klaus-Jürgen Sembach, Birgit Schulte, Henry van de Velde: Ein europäischer Kunstler Zeit, Cologne, 1992, p. 163
Thomas Föhl & Antje Neumann, eds, Henry van de Velde: Raumkunst und Kunsthandwerk, vol. I, Metallkunst, Weimar, 2009, p. 447, cat. rais. no. I.4.3.8, illustrated
Werner Adriaenssens et al, Roberto Polo: The Eye, London, 2011, pp. 412-413, illustrated
Thomas Föhl et al, Henry van de Velde: Passion, Fonction, Beauté 1863-1957, exh. cat., 13 September 2013 - 12 January 2014, Tielt, 2013, p. 160, cat. no. 138, 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. 253, cat. no. 276, illustrated, p. 446
Condition
Overall very good condition consistent with age and gentle use. Wear to the brass plating on the copper lantern body. One minor fleck to the interior rim of the opalescent glass shade, approximately 0.5mm across and does not detract. A rare and important light that presents beautifully. Sotheby's does not guarantee electrical components and suggests having all wiring inspected by a licensed electrician.
"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 offered lot is one of two known examples and is the only known example to retain its original glass shade.
An example of this model was exhibited at the International Secession Exhibition, Munich, 1899.