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  • Provenance

    Arne Jacobsen, private residence, Strandvejen 413, 2930 Klampenborg, Copenhagen
    Thence by descent

  • Literature

    Grete Jalk, ed., Dansk Møbelkunst gennem 40 aar, Volume 1: 1927-1936, Copenhagen, 1987, p. 170
    Gorm Harkær, Kaare Klint: Volume 1, Copenhagen, 1988, p. 349, p. 359 for technical drawing
    Gorm Harkær, Kaare Klint: Volume 2, Copenhagen, 1988, p. 40 for various configurations
    Carsten Thau and Kjeld Vindum, Arne Jacobsen, Copenhagen, 2001, illustrated p. 344

355

Sectional sofa, model no. 4698, from the private residence of Arne Jacobsen, Strandvejen 413, 2930 Klampenborg

designed 1933, executed circa 1951
Niger leather, Cuban mahogany.
Each chair: 78.8 x 91.9 x 71.2 cm (31 x 36 1/8 x 28 in.)
Stool: 40 x 92.3 x 64 cm (15 3/4 x 36 3/8 x 25 1/4 in.)

Executed by cabinetmakers Rud. Rasmussen A/S, Denmark. Comprising pair of chairs and stool.

Estimate
£20,000 - 30,000 

Sold for £47,500

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Created by Lee F. Mindel, London Auction 29 April 2014 6pm