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Grete Jalk (b. 1920, d. 2006)

Rare stool of Oregon pine. Loose seat cushion upholstered with patinated Niger leather. Designed 1963. Made approx. 1963 by master cabinetmaker J. H. Johansens Eftf. H. 34.5 cm. L. 60 cm. D. 31 cm.

The model presented at the Copenhagen Carpenter's Guild exhibition at the Kunstindustrimuseet 1963.

Literature: Grete Jalk [ed.]: “Danish furniture art through 40 years”, volume 4, current furniture ill. pp. 242–243.

Provenance: Bruun Rasmussen auction 684 lot #674, 2000. Acquired from the then seller at the Snedkerlaugets Exhibition in 1963.

Condition

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

Auction

Modern art and design, 9 April 2024

Category
Estimate

15,000–20,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

13,000 DKK  

4 bids

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