Sale 6247
London
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3 November 1999
Price realised
GBP 6,325
Estimate
A Two-Tiered Glazed Cabinet Designed by Josef Hoffmann, manufactured by J.& J. Kohn, 1901 Oval section, with striped veneer 74in. (188.5cm.) high; 47in. (119.5cm.) maximum width; 26in. (66cm.) maximum depth Traces of a paper label inside the cabinet
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Cf: Baroni and D'Auria, Josef Hoffmann und die Wiener Werksttte, Stuttgart, 1984, fig. 69
Saleroom Notice
Please note that the catalogue entry for this lot should read 'The Design attributed to Josef Hoffmann'.
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