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Poul Hundevad (b. Ågård 1917, d. Askov 2011)

“Gold Hill Chair”. A solid rosewood folding stool with natural leather seat. Model PH 41. Made by Poul Hundevad, Vamdrup.

CITES-certificate included.

Literature: Mobilia 1957. Replica of bronze age stool found in a grave outside Vamdrup in Jutland dated 1300 B.C. and thus the oldest preserved piece of furniture in Scandinavia. The original stool is in the collection of the National Museum of Denmark.

Condition

Wear due to age and use, including scratches and marks. Defect seat, leather with tear from fitting and towards centre.

Items that are made of Brazilian rosewood or contain parts of it, require a CITES export permit in order to be exported from Denmark to a country outside The European Union. Buyers residing outside the European Union are required to obtain this permit.

Auction

Modern art and design, 1 April 2014

Category
Estimate

8,000–10,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

4,200 DKK  

2 bids

When Bidder Bid
4,200 DKK
4,000 DKK