Ole Wanscher - 20th Century & Contemporary Art & Design Evening Sale Hong Kong Saturday, May 26, 2018 | Phillips

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  • Provenance

    Private Collection, Denmark

  • Literature

    Møbelhåndværk gennem 40 år. Sned-kermester A. J. Iversen 1916-1956, Copenhagen, 1956, p. 24
    'Special edition', Mobilia, no. 130, May 1966, n.p.
    Grete Jalk, ed., Dansk Møbelkunst gennem 40 aar, Volume 3: 1947-1956, Copenhagen, 1987, p. 286

  • Catalogue Essay

    The architect Ole Wanscher worked under Kaare Klint (1888-1954) between the years of 1924-1927 whilst studying at Klint’s department of furniture design at The Royal Academy of Fine Arts. Upon graduating in 1929, Wanscher began working as a furniture designer and in 1954 he inherited Klint’s prestigious role as head of the department of furniture design. Throughout his life Wanscher worked with the cabinetmaker A.J. Iversen (1888-1979) who also collaborated with other Danish architects and artists. Among his partnerships were Kaj Gottlob, Viggo Boesen, Flemming and Mogens Lassen. Today Iversen is recognised as one of the leading cabinetmakers who paved the way for the style later known as Danish Modern.

    The present model was exhibited at the 'Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild', Forum, Copenhagen, 16-26 September 1954, Stand 20.

Σ64

Cabinet

1954
Brazilian rosewood-veneered wood, Brazilian rosewood, brass
154.7 x 112.1 x 40 cm. (60 7/8 x 44 1/8 x 15 3/4 in.)
Executed by master cabinetmaker A.J. Iversen, Copenhagen, Denmark. Designed in 1954. Back with manufacturer's label printed Snedkermester/A. J. Iversen/København.

Estimate
HK$32,000 - 42,000 
€3,400-4,500
$4,100-5,400

Sold for HK$212,500

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20th Century & Contemporary Art & Design Evening Sale

Hong Kong Auction 27 May 2018