2110/​775

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

“Journeymans piece”. Unique free-standing mahogany desk on rosewood plinth. Front with two drawer sections, each with three drawers and roll front doors. in the middle larger drawer. Made at cabinetmaker J. S. Dalberg in 1937. H. 78. W. 150. D. 78 cm.

Provenance: Peter Hvidt's nephew.

The desk is Peter Hvidt's journeyman's piece made at cabinetmaker J. S. Dalberg in 1937.

Subsequently, the desk was presented at Copenhagen City Hall to the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' Guild Judges Committee, where Peter Hvidt was awarded a silver medal.

Literature: Mentioned in the newspapers Berlingske Tidende and National Tidende, October 1937.

This lot is subject to Artist's Royalty.
Condition

Wear due to age and use. Marks and scratches. Faded. Keys included.

Auction

Modern art and design, 9 March 2021

Category

Modern Furniture

Estimate

10,000–12,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

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