2445/​557

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
Category
Estimate

8,000–10,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

40,000 DKK  

11 bids

When Bidder Bid
984496 40,000 DKK
508374 (Auto bid) 38,000 DKK
984496 38,000 DKK
508374 (Auto bid) 36,000 DKK
853301 34,000 DKK
508374 12,500 DKK
853301 (Auto bid) 12,000 DKK
508374 11,500 DKK
853301 (Auto bid) 7,000 DKK
508374 6,500 DKK
853301 6,000 DKK