Sven Markelius - The Architect London Monday, April 28, 2014 | Phillips
  • Provenance

    Private collection of the architect, Stockholm, circa 1932
    Thence gifted to Vicke Lindstrand, Stockholm, circa 1937

  • Literature

    Svenska hem i ord och bilder (Stockholm), 1932, illustrated p. 195 for a period image of the desk in situ at Sven Markelius residence
    Svenska hem i ord och bilder (Stockholm), 1937, illustrated p. 269 for a period image of the desk in situ at Vicke Lindstrand residence

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Unique and important desk, from the architect's private residence

early 1930s
Macassar ebony-veneered wood, nickel-plated metal.
71.7 x 254.5 x 84 cm (28 1/4 x 100 1/4 x 33 1/8 in.)

Estimate
£60,000 - 80,000 

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The Architect

Created by Lee F. Mindel, London Auction 29 April 2014 6pm