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Gerrit Thomas Rietveld
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Gerrit Thomas Rietveld
- 'Zig Zag' Chair
- oak, brass
Provenance
Acquired directly from Gerard van de Groenekan, 1939
Thence by descent
Thence by descent
Literature
Daniele Baroni, Ursprung des modernen Möbels - das Werk Rietvelds, Milan, 1977, pp. 130, fig. 50, 134 for technical drawings, 135 and 153
Marijke, Ida van Zijl, Gerrit Th. Rietveld 1888-1964: Het volledige werk, 1992, pp. 147, 179
Alexander von Vegesack, Peter Dunas, Mathias Schartz-Clauss, eds, 100 Masterpieces from the Vitra Design Museum, exh. cat., Weil am Rhein, 1996, pp. 112-113, cat no. 43
Charlotte and Peter Fiell, eds, Design of the 20th Century, Cologne, 1999, p. 607
Jan van Adrichem and Ingeborg de Roode, The Furniture Collection, Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam: 1850-2000 / From Michael Thonet to Marcel Wanders, Amsterdam, 2004, pp. 309-313, cat. nos 484-489 for various related examples
Christopher Wilk, ed., Modernism, Designing A New World: 1914-1939 exh. cat., London, 2006, p. 245, cat. no. 165
Marijke, Ida van Zijl, Gerrit Th. Rietveld 1888-1964: Het volledige werk, 1992, pp. 147, 179
Alexander von Vegesack, Peter Dunas, Mathias Schartz-Clauss, eds, 100 Masterpieces from the Vitra Design Museum, exh. cat., Weil am Rhein, 1996, pp. 112-113, cat no. 43
Charlotte and Peter Fiell, eds, Design of the 20th Century, Cologne, 1999, p. 607
Jan van Adrichem and Ingeborg de Roode, The Furniture Collection, Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam: 1850-2000 / From Michael Thonet to Marcel Wanders, Amsterdam, 2004, pp. 309-313, cat. nos 484-489 for various related examples
Christopher Wilk, ed., Modernism, Designing A New World: 1914-1939 exh. cat., London, 2006, p. 245, cat. no. 165
Condition
Overall very good condition consistent with age and use. Scattered spotting to the seating area, with a minor hairline crack radiating from the top centre of the backrest handle on the rear of the chair. A minor hairline crack to the bottom of the base of the chair which appears to have an older restoration. The brass hardware with some oxidation and wear. Metal feet of later production have been added to the base but appear easily removeable.
Please contact the department adam.trunoske@sothebys.com for detailed photos and further information.
"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."