2008/​930

Alvar Aalto (b. Kuortane 1898, d. Helsinki 1976)

A pair of early armchairs with moulded birch frames, armrests wrapped in leather cord. Seat and back upholstered with green wool. Manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas for Artek, Finland. (2)

Condition

Wear due to age and use including marks and scratches. Wear on armrest. Foam porous.

Auction

Modern art and design, 18 February 2020

Category
Estimate

4,000–6,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

3,200 DKK  

9 bids

When Bidder Bid
3,200 DKK
(Auto bid) 3,000 DKK
2,900 DKK
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2,300 DKK
2,200 DKK
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2,000 DKK