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Lot 259
  • 259

Victor Horta

Estimate
12,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description

  • Suite de trois chaises, modèle pour La Bastide, vers 1912-1913
  • pinewood
  • 93 x 51 x 45 cm (36 5/8 x 20 x 17 3/4 in.)
pin sculpté et mouluré, tapissé de tissu beige

Literature

Michèle Goslar, Victor Horta, 1861-1947, Bruxelles, 2012, p. 453 pour un modèle similaire à la Bastide

Condition

FR : Assez bon état général. La surface du bois est vernie. Les arêtes avec quelques enfoncements et coups, d'usage. Une des chaises avec une restauration aux barreaux centraux du dossier en partie inférieure. Quelques éclats épars. Un éclat plus important au niveau de la ceinture d'une des chaises. Traces de colle à la jonction de certains éléments. Petits manques et enfoncements aux pieds. Regarnis. EN : Fairly good overall condition. The wood surface is varnished. Some dents to the edges, consistent with use. A restoration on the lower part of the back rails of one chair's back. Some scattered chips, including one more important on the apron of one chair. Some glue tarces on the junction of some parts. Small dents and lacks of wood on the feet. Re-upholstered.
"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

La Bastide est la maison de campagne de Victor Horta qu'il construisit en 1912-1913.