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Hans J. Wegner
(Danish, 1914-2007)
Cow-horn chairs, set of four, 1952 Johannes Hansen, Denmark
Estimate: $8,000-$12,000
Sold
$12,000
Live Auction
Modern Design
Location
New York
Size
29 h × 22½ w × 18 d in (74 × 58 × 46 cm)
Description
Hans J. Wegner
(Danish, 1914-2007)
Cow-horn chairs, set of four, 1952
Johannes Hansen, Denmark
oak, cane
29 h × 22½ w × 18 d in (74 × 58 × 46 cm)
This lot is located in New York.
From the collection of Alan and Esther Saks
Condition
seat height | 17½ in (45 cm)Chairs are sturdy and frames stable. Age-appropriate wear to wood frames, including various nicks, scratches and abrasions, but no major losses. Seats on all examples have numerous breaks to cane. Labels on three examples.
Provenance
With metal tag nailed to underside of seat frame; 'Johannes Hansen Cabinet Maker, Copenhagen - Denmark Design: H. J. Wegner'