2103/​727

Peter Hvidt (b. Copenhagen 1916, d. s.p. 1986)

Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen (b. Ålborg 1907, d. Hellerup 1993)

Unique wall mounted shelf / Bench of teak with rounded corners and raised edges on back and sides. Back with three brass fittings. Made appr. 1951 by cabinetmaker Axel Albeck. H. 15 cm. L. 200 cm. D. inkl. beslag. 32 cm.

Made on request for Peter Hvidt's own house. Shelf/bench is a variant of a similar shaped desk that was exhibited at the Cabinetmaker's Guild Exhibition in 1951.

This lot is subject to Artist's Royalty.
Condition

Scratches, marks and blotch. Bored holes on back edge and underside with mill outs for light mounting. Not visible when mounted on wall.

Auction

Modern art and design, 19 January 2021

Category
Estimate

12,000–15,000 DKK

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Price realised

38,000 DKK  

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