Sold for $2,500

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Lot Description

Knut Sæter

(Danish, 1922-1989)

Sofa and Armchair,
Vatne Møbler, Norway

rosewood, leather

unmarked

Sofa H 28 x W 74 x D 28 inches | Armchair H 28 1/2 x W 30 1/2 x D 26 inches

Property from the Collection of Giovanna and John Passmann M.D., Chicago, Illinois

Condition Report

Armchair retains Vatne Møbler label to underside.

Both in overall vintage stable condition. Sofa shows heavier wear to leather seat in the form of cracking, crazing, surface scuffs, and deep scratches. Wood finish is fairly even throughout. with shallow dents and scratches. Deeper indentation to back of sofa with some white scuff marks.

Armchair has substantial wear to leather seat and backrest. 2 notable rips to backrest and seat in addition to cracking, crazing, surface scuffs, and deep scratches to leather. Wood frame has some scuffs and deeper dents/scratches from age-related wear finish is fairly consistent throughout.

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