Early Biedermeier canapé,
Ca. 1820. Made in mahogany-veneered softwood, set on casters, of trapezoid form, with canted sides, loose upholstery and restored linen base covers. Ca. 81 x 146(front) and 148.5 (back) x 87.5 cm. In restored condition. (DOC)
An almost identical canapé is illustrated in Josef Folnesics's book of plates "Innenräume und Hausrat der Empire - und Biedermeierzeit in Österreich - Ungarn". That example is upholstered in leather and was located in Schloss Perkata in Hungary in the collection of countess Therese Györy.
See Lit.:
Josef Folnesics, Innenräume und Hausrat der Empire - und Biedermeierzeit in Österreich - Ungarn, plate 58, Kunstverlag Anton Schroll, Vienna 1922
Provenance:
formerly the private collection of Franz Sobek, to whom the "Geymüllerschlössel" (part of MAK in Vienna), owes its collection of Viennese clocks and furniture.
Specialist: Alexander Doczy
Alexander Doczy
+43-1-515 60-302
alexander.doczy@dorotheum.at
26.04.2018 - 15:00
- Realized price: **
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EUR 7,500.-
- Estimate:
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EUR 6,000.- to EUR 8,000.-
Early Biedermeier canapé,
Ca. 1820. Made in mahogany-veneered softwood, set on casters, of trapezoid form, with canted sides, loose upholstery and restored linen base covers. Ca. 81 x 146(front) and 148.5 (back) x 87.5 cm. In restored condition. (DOC)
An almost identical canapé is illustrated in Josef Folnesics's book of plates "Innenräume und Hausrat der Empire - und Biedermeierzeit in Österreich - Ungarn". That example is upholstered in leather and was located in Schloss Perkata in Hungary in the collection of countess Therese Györy.
See Lit.:
Josef Folnesics, Innenräume und Hausrat der Empire - und Biedermeierzeit in Österreich - Ungarn, plate 58, Kunstverlag Anton Schroll, Vienna 1922
Provenance:
formerly the private collection of Franz Sobek, to whom the "Geymüllerschlössel" (part of MAK in Vienna), owes its collection of Viennese clocks and furniture.
Specialist: Alexander Doczy
Alexander Doczy
+43-1-515 60-302
alexander.doczy@dorotheum.at
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| Auction: | Works of Art - Furniture, Sculptures, Glass and Porcelain |
| Auction type: | Saleroom auction |
| Date: | 26.04.2018 - 15:00 |
| Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
| Exhibition: | 14.04. - 26.04.2018 |
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