1950/​534

Kaare Klint (b. Frederiksberg 1888, d. Copenhagen 1954)

A mahogany bergére with Brazilian rosewood inlays and “shoes”. Sides, seat and back with woven cane. Loose cushions in seat and back upholstered with green/light striped fabric. Model 4488. Designed 1931. This example made approx. late 1960s by Rud. Rasmussen Cabinetmakers, with maker's paper label.

KK label no. 30086.

Literature: Gorm Harkær, Klintiana: “Kaare Klint”, vol. 2, ill. and mentioned p. 86. Literature: Grete Jalk [ed.]: “40 Years of Danish Furniture Design”, vol. 4, ill. p. 214.

CITES-certificate valid for transport and re-sale within the European Union included.

Condition

Good patinated condition with some scratches, marks and stains.

Items that are made of Brazilian rosewood or contain parts of it, require a CITES export permit in order to be exported from Denmark to a country outside The European Union. Buyers residing outside the European Union are required to obtain this permit.

Auction

Modern art and design, 10 December 2019

Category

Modern Furniture

Estimate

15,000–20,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

25,000 DKK  

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