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Hans J. Wegner (b. Tønder 1914, d. Gentofte 2007)

“Y-chair/The Wisbone Chair”. Set of four ashwood armchairs, seats with woven papercord. Loose seat cushions with black leather. Model CH 24. Designed 1949. Manufactured and marked by Carl Hansen & Son. (4)

“The Wisbone Chair” was presented at the exhibition “Købestævnet” in Fredericia, August 1950.

Literature: Dansk Kunsthåndværk No. 11, November 1950, p. 195. (Danish magasin for Arts and Craft).

Johan Møller Nielsen, “Wegner en dansk møbelkunstner”, 1965, p. 88–89.

This lot is being sold at the request of a lawyer, an insurance company or a public authority.

Condition

Normal patina due to age and use, including scratches and marks.

Auction
Category
Estimate

8,000–10,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

11,000 DKK  

18 bids

When Bidder Bid
1018154 11,000 DKK
1037196 10,500 DKK
1155537 10,000 DKK
164145 9,500 DKK
946988 9,000 DKK
885063 8,500 DKK
997557 (Auto bid) 8,000 DKK
958686 7,500 DKK
997557 7,000 DKK
1155537 6,500 DKK
1042153 6,000 DKK
164145 5,500 DKK
818964 5,000 DKK
1042153 4,800 DKK
922832 4,600 DKK
296282 4,400 DKK
1008327 4,200 DKK
896810 4,000 DKK