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

Palle Suenson (b. 1904, d. 1986)

A pair of teak armchairs. Seat, sides and back upholstered with patinated original black leather. Presumably made by C.B. Hansens Etablissement. 1940s. (2)

Provenance: Designed for M/S Venus.

Literature: Bruce Peter; “Danish Ship Design 1936–1991”, Ferry Publications Ltd, 2004. Illustrated p. 42, photo from the smoking saloon at M/S Jens Bang.

Condition

Wear due to age and use. Marks and scratches. Patinated leather. Some crackles and minor defects on the leather and defect needlework. Nicks.

Auction

Modern art and design, 5 November 2024

Category
Estimate

8,000–10,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

40,000 DKK  

11 bids

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40,000 DKK
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12,500 DKK
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11,500 DKK
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