- Schreibtisch
auction 376, Lot 71
FINE ART & ANTIQUES
on 5 July 2017
Schreibtisch
Differenzbesteuerung
DESK
Munich, 1899-1901, designed by Hans Eduard of Berlepsch-Vallendas (1849-1921). Manufactured by Hans Kriner (formerly Ludwig Köllmayr), Munich
Oak in reddish colour. Xylectipomic fillings. Brass fittings. Eight curved legs. Knieloch flanked by two drawers each. Rear front slightly curved, two small and two larger doors each. Supplied leather plate and brass fittings later added. Signs of wear. 78 x 158 x 98 cm.
This is the personal desk of Hans Eduard von Berlepsch-Valendas from his private apartment in the Villa Berlepsch in Munich.
Provenance: Villa Berlepsch, Munich-Planegg, Karlstr. 29, study (formerly atelier bay window).
Literature: Bavarian Kunstgewerbeverein (Hrsg.), Kunst und Handwerk, Munich, 1901/1902, 52nd edition, page 1 ff. Weese, Artur: The Landsitz Berlepsch.
Melk-Haen, Christina, Hans Eduard of Berlepsch-Valendas, pioneer of Jugendstil in Munich and Zurich, Fotorotar, Egg, 1993, cat.-no. 12 et seq.
