Lot 522

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll: Two Barcelona Chairs and an Ottoman

Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000
Sold for

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$300 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

USA, 1961-1969, chrome-plated steel and light brown leather, each with fabric label to underside "Knoll Associates, Inc. / 320 Park Avenue / New York 22, N.Y." and with Knoll paper tags to cushions, each chair: 30 x 30 x 30 in.

Condition

Each piece with several splits to seams on seat cushions, edge wear to cushions, and with scratches to frames (mostly on the legs.) Eachpiece with the straps on the frame intact. Each chair with breaks to the straps attaching the backrest cushion to the frame. The ottoman with with breaks to the straps attaching the cushion to the frame. One chair with a few stains to the seat cushion. No apparent repairs. Please note that the absence of a condition report does not indicate that the lot is in perfect condition. All lots are sold as is. Bidders are responsible for requesting additional information prior to placing bids.

Provenance

Property from the Estate of renowned Los Angeles architect Abe Shapiro, celebrated for landmarks such as the illustrious Blair House in the Wilshire Corridor, the Longford and the Diplomat.

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