Lot 192
- 192
Josef Hoffmann
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Josef Hoffman
- Armchair, Model No. 666
- ebonized beech, bentwood and leather upholstery
Provenance
Patrick Kovacs Kunsthandel, Vienna
Literature
Jacob & Josef Kohn: Bent-Wood Furniture, cat., 1916, reprinted Munich, 1980, p. 68
Daniele Baroni and Antonio D'Auria, Josef Hoffmann e la Wiener Werkstätte, Milan, 1981, pp. 110 (for designs of a related model)
Daniele Baroni and Antonio D'Auria, Josef Hoffmann e la Wiener Werkstätte, Milan, 1981, pp. 110 (for designs of a related model)
Condition
Very good overall condition. Wood has been re-ebonized and has a second generation leather upholstery. Minor scattered surface scratches and dents to wood and rubbing to ebonizing as expected from age and use. At least two screws have been replaced to the mounting of the back cushion. Cracks to back legs. Left front leg with a small crack where the leg joins the seat rail.
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.