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Kaare Klint (b. Frederiksberg 1888, d. Copenhagen 1954)

“Safari chair” of Cuban mahogany. Seat a back of Niger leather armrests and straps of grain leather. Designed 1933. Manufactured by Rud. Rasmussen Cabinetmakers.

Rare early material-version probably made to order.

Condition

Patina due to age and use, including scratches and marks. Leather with stains, dirt and few defects. Armrests with surface crackles. One leg with chip.

Auction

Modern art and design, 19 February 2019

Category
Estimate

4,000–6,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

4,400 DKK  

32 bids

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