2140/933

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

“Papa Bear Chair”. Wingback chair with oak legs and “nails” of teak. Seat, sides and button fitted back upholstered with blue wool. Model 19. Designed 1951. Manufactured by AP Stolen.

Model presented at the exhibition “Tidens Møbler” in Forum 1952.

Literature: Dansk Kunsthåndværk, no. 4, April 1952, p. 62 and no. 6, Juni 1952, on advertisment pages.

Literature: Johan Møller Nielsen, “Wegner en dansk Møbelkunstner”, 1965, p. 70.

Condition

Wear due to age and use, including scratches and marks. Wool with stains, dirt and wear. Minor defects around edgings. Slightly porous foam.

Auction

Modern art and design, 5 October 2021

17 bids

When	Bidder	Bid
5 October at 10:22 pm		60,000 DKK
5 October at 10:21 pm	(Auto bid)	55,000 DKK
5 October at 10:21 pm		55,000 DKK
5 October at 4:05 pm		50,000 DKK
5 October at 2:46 pm		48,000 DKK
5 October at 2:45 pm	(Auto bid)	46,000 DKK
5 October at 2:45 pm		46,000 DKK
5 October at 12:39 pm		44,000 DKK
5 October at 12:35 pm		42,000 DKK
3 October at 6:43 pm		40,000 DKK
30 September at 6:45 pm		38,000 DKK
26 September at 8:23 pm		36,000 DKK
24 September at 7:50 pm		34,000 DKK
24 September at 7:16 pm		32,000 DKK
24 September at 6:15 pm		30,000 DKK
24 September at 4:33 pm		29,000 DKK
24 September at 4:04 pm		28,000 DKK