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Hermann Ernst Freund (b. Uthlede near Bremen 1786, d. Copenhagen 1840)

A Danish mahogany armchairs in Pompeian style. Armrests carved with resting sphinx. Seat and back with woven cane. Made 1830–1836.

Literature: Mirjam Gelfer-Jørgensen, Herculanum paa Sjælland, p. 379, pl. 20. An identical version of this chair is in the collection of the Design Museum Denmark, Copenhagen.

Condition

Condition report on request. furniture@bruun-rasmussen.dk

Auction

Varia, funiture & carpets, 31 May 2017

Category
Estimate

40,000–50,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

38,000 DKK