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ARNE JACOBSEN | Pair of Drop chairs
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Arne Jacobsen
- Pair of Drop chairs
- 86 x 55,5 x 46 cm ; 33 7/8 x 21 7/8 x 18 1/8 in.
- designed circa 1960
chromium-plated metal, wool upholstery
Provenance
Piasa, Paris, February 17, 2016, lot 91
Private collection, Italy
Private collection, Italy
Literature
Noritsugu Oda, Danish Chairs, San Francisco, 1999, p. 61
Arne Karlsen, Danish Furniture Design in the 20th Century, Copenhagen, 2007, p. 136
Arne Karlsen, Danish Furniture Design in the 20th Century, Copenhagen, 2007, p. 136
Condition
Good overall condition. Some pitting of oxidation on the legs, partially visible on the catalogue illustration. The upholstery in good overall condition with very light soiling overall and e few light stains.
"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."
Catalogue Note
These chairs were created for the Royal Hotel of Copenhagen and only a limited number of copies were produced.