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Willy van der Meeren
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description
- Two Wardrobes, circa 1950
- pine, enamelled metal
- each: 173 x 114 x 62 cm. (68 1/8 x 44 7/8 x 24 3/8 in.)
produced by Tubax, Brussels
plywood, enamelled metal, wrought iron
plywood, enamelled metal, wrought iron
Exhibited
Eindhoven, Piet Hein Eek, Roberto Polo's Choice, 20 October, 2012 - 20 January, 2013 (one cabinet)
Literature
Mil De Kooning, Willy van der Meeren: Furniture Design, Brussels, 2007, p. 61
Claire Leblanc et. al, Art Nouveau & Design, Les arts décoratifs de 1830 à l'Expo 58, Brussels, 2005, pp. 178-185
Werner Adriaenssens et al, Roberto Polo: The Eye, London, 2011, pp. 620-621, illustrated
Claire Leblanc et. al, Art Nouveau & Design, Les arts décoratifs de 1830 à l'Expo 58, Brussels, 2005, pp. 178-185
Werner Adriaenssens et al, Roberto Polo: The Eye, London, 2011, pp. 620-621, illustrated
Condition
BLUE: Overall very good condition consistent with age and gentle use. Minor faint scattered surface scuffs and surface scratches to the plywood panelling and handles, with scattered scuffs to the doors . The right door proper with faint scattered blue spots running vertically and nearer the handle. The black painted frame and base with minor scattered scuffs and surface scratches. The clothes rail to the interior has been replaced and two later wooden cornices have been fitted to the rear left and right interior corners.
RED/WHITE: Overall good condition consistent with age and use. Minor scattered surface scuffs and scratches to the plywood panelling and handles. The right side proper panel with a deeper scuff approximately 2 cm in diameter. The right side proper handle hardware is loose and needs retightening. Partial discolouration, minor paint loss and oxidation throughout both doors. The black painted frame and base with minor scattered scuffs and surface scratches.
"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."