- 1475
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Gerrit Thomas Rietveld
- Crate Desk and Chair
- stained pine
- desk: height 29 3/4 in.; width 47 1/4 in.; depth 23 1/2 in.;75.6 cm; 120 cm; 59.7 cmchair: height 32 3/4 in.; width 21 in.; depth 25 in.;83.2 cm; 53.3 cm; 63.5 cm
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist, circa 1935
Thence by descent
Sotheby's Amsterdam, May 24, 2006, lot 188
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Thence by descent
Sotheby's Amsterdam, May 24, 2006, lot 188
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Literature
Daniele Baroni, The Furniture of Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, Woodbury, New York, 1977, pp. 156-157
Condition
Overall in good original condition consistent with age and use. The surfaces present with rubbing, scuffs, scratches, some small chips concentrated to the edges, and discolorations throughout as partially visible in the catalogue illustration and consistent with age and gentle use. There is a faint varnish to to both the desk and chair and this has largely rubbed off on the desktop surface. The support brackets underneath the desktop each with a horizontal separation approximately 12 in. (30.5 cm) radiating from one end, likely from shrinkage of the wood over time. The underside central stretcher with losses to one side across the width of the piece. The outer shelves of the desk each with a gentle warp which is not visually disruptive. The outer edge of one of the lower shelves with a loss which measures approximately 3/4 x 24 x 3/4 in. (2 x 61 x 2 cm). The chair with scattered rubbing, small chips and scratches throughout. The proper right front leg with a loss which measures approximately 8 x 3/4 in. (20.3 x 2 cm), visible in the catalogue illustration. The proper right rear leg with a few minor losses concentrated to the base. A beautiful suite in original condition that presents very well overall.
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.