2017/​506

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

An patinated oak cabinet, front with four drawers and two sliding doors decorated with carvings. Brass handles. Interior with two adjustable shelves and five trays. This piece made in the 1940's by cabinetmaker and carver Mikael Laursen, Aarhus. H. 153.5. W. 122. D. 50 cm.

Model presented at the exhibition “Købestævnet” in Fredericia, 1942.

Literature: “Nyt Tidsskrift for Kunstindustri”, no. 9, 1942, pp. 140–42.

Condition

Wear due to age and use. Scratches and marks. Top with a few damp marks. One key is enclosed.

Auction

Modern art and design, 21 April 2020

Category

Modern Furniture

Estimate

40,000–50,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

32,000 DKK  

2 bids

When Bidder Bid
32,000 DKK
30,000 DKK