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Hans J. Wegner (b. Tønder 1914, d. Gentofte 2007)

“Papa Bear”. Easy chair with teak nails and stained beech legs, upholstered with petrol blue wool. Model AP 19. Designed 1951. Manufactured by AP-Stolen, Copenhagen.

Purchased by the present owner's parents circa 1960.

Presented at the exhibition “Tidens Møbler” in Forum 1952.

Literature: “Dansk Kunsthåndværk”, No. 4, April 1952, p. 62 and No. 6, Juni 1952, on advertisment pages.

Johan Møller Nielsen, “Wegner en dansk Møbelkunstner”, 1965, p. 70.

Per H. Hansen & Klaus Petersen, “Moderne dansk møbeldesign”, 2007, p. 164.

Per H. Hansen & Klaus Petersen, “Den store danske møbelguide”, 2005, p. 329.

Condition

Minor wear due to age and use. Marks and scratches on legs. Newer cover in good condition.

Auction

Modern art and design, 31 July 2018

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Estimate

40,000 DKK

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44,000 DKK  

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