Modern + Contemporary
Thu, Nov 11, 2021 09:00AM EST
Lot 183
Josef Hoffmann Ebonized and Glazed Vitrine
Estimate: $6,000 - $9,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Austrian, circa 1905-1908, designed by Josef Hoffmann, probably manufactured by Jacob and Josef Kohn, model 600/9, unsigned, ebonized beech with glass and brass, two beveled glass doors with open interior, 63-1/4 x 29-3/4 x 13-1/2 in.
Provenance: Barry Friedman, New York City, New York, purchased in 1982 for $18,000; Private Georgia Collection
Note: A virtually identical vitrine is in the collections of the Museum of Fine Arts Houston - accession no. 96.1712.
Condition
some fading and possible retouch to ebonizing, door hinges appear to be replacements (not removed), some minor bumps and surface wear
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