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Hans Wegner
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- Hans Wegner
- Swivel Chair, Model No. 502
- with producer's metal tag
- chromium-plated steel, teak, leather upholstery, with Wright Batchelder iron casters
Literature
Johan Møller Nielsen, Wegner: en dansk møbelkunstner, Copenhagen, 1965, pp. 75-76
Grete Jalk, ed., Dansk Møbelkunst gennem 40 aar, vol 3: 1947-1966, Copenhagen, 1987, pp. 324-327
Christian Holmsted Olesen, Wegner: just one good chair, exh. cat., Design Museum Denmark, Copenhagen, 2014, pp. 138-139
Grete Jalk, ed., Dansk Møbelkunst gennem 40 aar, vol 3: 1947-1966, Copenhagen, 1987, pp. 324-327
Christian Holmsted Olesen, Wegner: just one good chair, exh. cat., Design Museum Denmark, Copenhagen, 2014, pp. 138-139
Condition
Overall good condition consistent with age and use. Arms in excellent condition with one to two small spots of wood infill (approx. 1/8 in.). There are three scratches to the underside of the left proper arm. The leather seat is original and presents with clear signs of age. There is heavy cracking, scratches and crazing throughout, as is consistent with this material over time. There is a 5 inch separation in the leather seat which has been sensitively restored by a professional conservator and is not visually distracting. The metal with losses to plating throughout, particularly along the left proper arm support, many of which is visible in the catalogue illustration. With metal tag to underside of seat. Constructed in solid wood, twisted like a propeller, the back rest is highly complicated to produced, but the resulting form is exceptionally pleasing, both visually and functionally.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.