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

“Wishbone Chair”. A pair of anniversary armchairs with walnut frame, seat upholstered with red goat leather. Manufactured and marked by Carl Hansen & Søn in 2019. (2)

Limited birthday edition 2019. Serial no. 181992 and 171943.

“The Wisbone Chair” was presented at the exhibition “Købestævnet” in Fredericia, August 1950. Literature: “Dansk Kunsthåndværk” No. 11, November 1950, p. 195. (Danish magasin for Arts and Craft). Literature: Noritsugu Oda, “Danish Chairs”, 1999, p. 113. Literature: Johan Møller Nielsen, “Wegner en dansk møbelkunstner”, 1965, p. 88–89. Literature: Per H. Hansen & Klaus Petersen, “Moderne dansk møbeldesign”, 2007, p. 157. Literature: Per H. Hansen & Klaus Petersen, “Den store danske møbelguide”, 2005, p. 309.

Condition

Light patina due to age and use. Backrest slightly faded.

Auction

Modern art and design, 21 November 2023

Category

Modern Furniture

Estimate

10,000–12,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

7,500 DKK  

2 bids

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7,500 DKK
7,000 DKK