Chair, 1899 – Henry van de Velde | Lot 32

Lot: 32

Henry van de Velde
Chair, 1899

Straight frame on slightly curved legs, slightly protruding trapezoidal seat at the front, two triangular decorative pieces of wood on the left and right; Slightly swinging, shield-shaped backrest with a straight end. H. 96.8 x 48 x 52 cm. Mahogany, orange-red leather, upholstery nails. Marked: Artist's signet (2x).

Variant of the Bloemenwerf chair. Left hind leg restored, crack in the rear part of the seat.

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Hammer Price: 5,000 €

166A - Schools of Design
29. November 2022 at 3:00 PM CET

Literature:

Pecher, Henry van de Velde, vol. 1, Munich 1981, p. 153, No. 1102d.

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