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Bernhard Hoetger
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- Pair of Chairs From the Kaffee Worpswede, circa 1926-1927
- birch, oak, rush material
- each: 69 x 60 x 66 cm. (27 1/8 x 23 5/8 x 26 in.)
birch, stained oak, rush
Provenance
Kaffee Worpswede, Worpswede
Bolland & Marotz Auktionshaus, Bremen, 3 April, 2009, lot 529
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Bolland & Marotz Auktionshaus, Bremen, 3 April, 2009, lot 529
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Literature
Dr. Dieter Golücke and Klaus v. Düring, eds, Bernhard Hoetger: Bildhauer, Maler, Baukünstler, Designer, exh. cat., 2 April - 1 June 1982, Worpswede, 1982, pp. 81, 109 for period illustrations of the Kaffee Worpswede with relatable examples in situ
Maria Anczykowski, Skulptur Malerei Design Architektur, Bremen, 1998, p. 277, pl. 206 for a relatable example
Werner Adriaenssens et al, Roberto Polo: The Eye, London, 2011, pp. 578-579, illustrated
Maria Anczykowski, Skulptur Malerei Design Architektur, Bremen, 1998, p. 277, pl. 206 for a relatable example
Werner Adriaenssens et al, Roberto Polo: The Eye, London, 2011, pp. 578-579, illustrated
Condition
Overall very good condition consistent with age and use. Faint hairlines to the seats of both chairs.
Chair 1: A seam separation to the rear of the seat, approximately 11cm in length, with two hairlines to the underside of the ebonised seat back, the longest approximately 10cm and both are stable. The rush backrest material has been replaced.
Chair 2: A seam separation to the rear of the seat, which has caused a minor dip between the and a hairline to the underside of the ebonised backrest approximately 15cm in length, both appear stable Three pieces of replacement veneer have been sensitively and professionally restored to the front leg of one chair. The rush backrest material has been replaced.
"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 Wolfsonian-Florida International University holds a period postcard from circa 1926 illustrating relatable models in situ, titled "Kaffee Worpswede G.m.b.H", accession no. XC1991.449.