2119/​858

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

“Papa Bear”. Easy chair with matching footstool. Nails of teak and legs of stained oak. Seat, sides and button fitted back upholstered with blue wool. Model AP-19 and AP-29. Designed 1951 and 1954. Manufactured by AP-Stolen. (2)

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

Condition

Wear due to age and use, including scratches, marks and notches. Wool with stains and dirt.

Auction

Modern art and design, 11 May 2021

Category
Estimate

50,000–60,000 DKK

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Price realised

90,000 DKK  

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