Lot  238 Ravenel Autumn Auction 2016 Taipei

Ravenel Autumn Auction 2016 Taipei

Teddy bear chair with ottoman AP19/29

Hans J. Wegner (Denmark, 1914 - 2007)

1951

Teak, fabric

92(W) x 65(D) x 101(H) cm

Estimate

TWD 600,000-800,000

HKD 148,000-198,000

USD 19,100-25,500

Sold Price

TWD 660,000

HKD 160,584

USD 20,683


Signature

Manufacturer: AP Stolen
Country: Denmark

LITERATURE:
Dansk Kunsthåndværk, No.4 April, 1952, p. 62
Dansk Kunsthåndværk, No.6 June, 1952, Advertisement page

+ OVERVIEW

Hans J. Wegner may be the most prestigious designer when it comes to Danish design furniture.Wegner had designed more than 500 chairs all his life, and many of his works are collected by museums worldwide. As one of his classic pieces, his Teddy Bear Chair designed in 1951 is described as been held by a big bear from the back. It gained great popularity with such a warm and adorable image, making it listed as one of the must-have collectable chairs.

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Ravenel Autumn Auction 2016 Taipei

Sunday, December 4, 2016, 2:00pm