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DESIGNED BY GERRIT TH. RIETVELD, 1955-1956
Details
An off-white lacquered book-rack
Designed by Gerrit Th. Rietveld, 1955-1956
The black plinthed bookshelf containing six rounded shelves, with asymmetrical placed vertical boards, most probably overpainted at a later date as some minor blistered places reveal a more vivid yellow colour
161cm. high x 124cm. wide x 20cm. deep
Designed by Gerrit Th. Rietveld, 1955-1956
The black plinthed bookshelf containing six rounded shelves, with asymmetrical placed vertical boards, most probably overpainted at a later date as some minor blistered places reveal a more vivid yellow colour
161cm. high x 124cm. wide x 20cm. deep
Provenance
J.J.A. Smedes
Thence by descent to the present owner
Thence by descent to the present owner
Special notice
Christie's charge a buyer's premium of 20% (VAT inclusive) for this lot.
Further details
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