1949/​510

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

“Papa Bear”. Easy chair with matching footstool. Patinated oak frame with nails and handles of teak. Sides, back and loose seat cuchion upholstered with light grey wool. Model AP-19 and AP-29. Designed 1951 and 1954. Manufactured by AP-Stolen. (2)

Literature: Dansk Kunsthåndværk, No. 4, April 1952, p. 62. and No. 6, Juni 1952, on advertisment pages. (Danish magasin for Arts and Kraft) Literature: Johan Møller Nielsen. “Wegner en dansk Møbelkunstner”, 1965, p. 70. Literature: Per H. Hansen & Klaus Petersen. “Moderne dansk møbeldesign”, 2007, p. 164. Literature: Per H. Hansen & Klaus Petersen. “Den store danske møbelguide”, 2005, p. 329.

Condition

Later reupholstered. Wool with light dirt and minor defects on edgings. Frame with scratches and marks. Stool with loose assemblings.

Auction

Modern art and design, 3 December 2019

Category
Estimate

40,000–50,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

60,000 DKK  

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