Oliver Percy Bernard

Lot 157: OLIVER PERCY BERNARD 4 Tubular Steel Chairs

Name: OLIVER PERCY BERNARD 4 Tubular Steel Chairs
Brand: Freeman's
SKU: lem3j4e5nw

Est: $2,000 USD - $3,000 USD

Freeman'sPhiladelphia, PA, USMay 17, 2008

Item Overview

Description

OLIVER PERCY BERNARD
(british 1881-1939)
Four armchairs
Tubular steel with leather upholstery. Designed by Bernard in 1931, and manufactured by Thonet/Pel Ltd., 1931. note:
The present chair is a reworking by Oliver Percy Bernard of a design by Wassili and Hans Luckhardt, first produced by Desta (Deutsche Stahlmobel), which in 1933 was liquidated and all of its designs sold to Thonet. Bernard reworked this design during his time at Pel Ltd. from 1931 - 1933.

Artist or Maker

Oliver Percy Bernard

Condition Report

In poor condition, the underneath of the chairs are ripped and the lining and stuffing is revealed. (ALX 3/28/08)

Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Freeman''s Conditions of Sale.

Auction Details

20th / 21st Century Design

Freeman's

May 17, 2008, 12:00 PM EST

2400 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19103, US

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