Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Modern + Contemporary

Thu, Nov 11, 2021 09:00AM EST
Lot 202

Rare Early Hans Wegner "The Chair"

Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800

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

(Danish, 1914-2007)

circa 1949, oak frame with cane wrapped back and seat, retaining rich, mellow, old patinated surface, 30-1/4 x 25 x 18 in., seat height 16-1/2 in.

Provenance: Purchased by consignor 1950; Estate of Brock Arms, Flat Rock, North Carolina

Note: Accompanied by catalogs and brochures, along with an email from the owner stating this actual chair is one of the original four that were first exhibited in 1949 at the Royal Academy in Copenhagen. He purchased one of the four in the winter of 1950.

Condition

very good overall with old surface, separation of one joint from one arm to rear stile, some minor breaks and losses to caning, some cracks to seat rails at caning attachments, typical finish wear at arm tops, other typical minor wear and surface flaws