1703/​553

Peter Hvidt (b. Copenhagen 1916, d. s.p. 1986)

Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen (b. Ålborg 1907, d. Hellerup 1993)

“Portex”. A set of six beech armchairs. Seat and back upholstered with patinated natural leather. Designed 1945. Manufactured approx. 1950s by Fritz Hansen. (6)

Condition

Patina due to age and use. Frames with several scratches and marks, mainly at lower part of legs. Joints generally loose and chairs somewhat “rickety”. One armrest with crack at the attachment to the rear leg (please see photos). Original, patinated upholstery with stains, differences to shade/color, marks and scratches and few light cracks.

Auction

Modern art and design, 17 January 2017

Category
Estimate

12,000–15,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

14,000 DKK  

11 bids

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