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GERRIT THOMAS RIETVELD (1888-1964)
Lot 223

GERRIT THOMAS RIETVELD (1888-1964)

A 'Berlin' chair, designed 1923, executed circa 1962-1964

Closed16 October 2019

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GBP 35,000

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GERRIT THOMAS RIETVELD (1888-1964)
A 'Berlin' chair, designed 1923, executed circa 1962-1964
painted wood
executed by Gerard van de Groenekan, De Bilt, the Netherlands
41 ¾ x 27 x 21 ¾ in. (106 x 69 x 55 cm.)
underside with partial cabinetmaker's paper label G.A.v.d. GROENEKAN/Utrechtsweg 315, DE BILT and additional typewritten label Mr. and Mrs. Brian Housden/78 South Hill Park/London NW3

Mr & Mrs Brian Housden, London, supplied directly by the designer;
Thence by descent to the present owners.

Specialist note


This lot is accompanied by photographic copies of original invoices and correspondence 1962-1965 between Brian Housden and Gerard van de Groenekan, detailing costs and progress. Also included, is a photographic copy of the entry page of the 1990 South Bank Centre, London, exhibition Rietveld Furniture and the Schroder House, signed by van de Groenekan 6th April 1991, confirming that the collection of Rietveld designs were executed by him 1955-1963.