Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
Price Realized: $1,875 Includes buyer's premium
both having silver-tone metal inlay decoration the desk with gilt-tooled leather top and gallery back, two pull-out writing surfaces, three drawers surmounting side cabinets with silver-tone metal hardware, marked on the locks: Bernh. Ludwig, Wien kneehole: 24 x 21 inches the chair with geometric patterned upholstery and brass caps to front feet seat height: 18 1/2 inches
desk: 32 1/4 x 58 1/2 x 26 inches
chair: 30 x 23 1/2 x 20 inches
overall in good condition, with signs of wear including some small chip losses to corners, losses to black staining, general abrasions, lacking pull to one cabinet door
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Condition reports are based on visual inspection by the Capsule team under typical office lighting. Unless otherwise noted, items are not examined under UV light in advance of sale. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. Remember, all lots are previously owned and all sales are final. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot.
Art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated. Frames, lampshades, or items described as “supplementary” are not considered integral to the value of the lot and are excluded from condition assessments. This includes any mat, mounting, glazing, hanging apparatus, case, box, or stand. Timepiece movements, lighting elements and items with mechanical or electrical components have not been thoroughly tested and are not covered under warranty by Capsule.
Bernhard Ludwig was a cabinetmaker by appointment to the Imperial and Royal Court of Vienna in the early 20th century
