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Gerrit Rietveld
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- Gerrit Thomas Rietveld
- Military table, designed in 1923, realised after 1964
- painted wood
- 75,5 x 161 x 79 cm ; 29 3/4 x 63 3/8 x 31 1/8 in.
painted beech
Branded H.G.M. G.A.v.d.GROENEKAN on the underside
Branded H.G.M. G.A.v.d.GROENEKAN on the underside
Provenance
Modernity, Stockholm
Private collection, Belgium
Private collection, Belgium
Literature
Daniele Baroni, The Furniture of Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, New York, 1978, pp. 70 and 74-75
Marijke Küper et Ida van Zijl, Gerrit Th. Rietveld, Utrecht, 1992, p. 94
Marijke Küper et Ida van Zijl, Gerrit Th. Rietveld, Utrecht, 1992, p. 94
Condition
Very good condition overall consistent with age and gentle use. Minor wear to the painted finish, concentrated to the edges of the frame and the tops of the metal hardware as partially visible in the printed and online catalogues. Two hairline cracks running lengthwise along the centre of the table top, the longest approximatelyly 10.5cm. Two minor abrasions to one edge of the table top, each approximately 5cm. One minor dent to the edge of the table top near one corner, approximately 1cm across. Minor seam separation at the corners of the frame joints.
"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."