Peter Behrens. Tablecloth and six napkins made of cotton damask - photo 1

Tablecloth and six napkins made of cotton damask

Lot 210
01.06.2021 10:00UTC +01:00
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€ 4 000
AuctioneerVAN HAM Kunstauktionen GmbH
Event locationGermany, Köln
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Lot 210 | Tablecloth and six napkins made of cotton damask
Estimate value
€ 4 000 – 6 000
TABLECLOTH AND SIX NAPKINS MADE OF COTTON DAMASK.

Behrens, Peter. 1868 - 1940.

Maker/Designer: Model around 1901. Presumably executed by Simon Fränkel, Neustadt.
Technique: White and light blue cotton damask.
Measurement: Table cloth: 154 x 161cm / napkins: 38 x 41cm.
Mark: The tablecloth with interwoven monogram PB (Peter Behrens). The napkins each with subsequently embroidered monogram 'GL'(?).


Provenance:
Private collection Berlin.

Literature:
Exhib. cat.: Ein Dokument deutscher Kunst, Darmstadt 1901-1976. Die Künstler der Mathildenhöhe, Darmstadt 1977, vol. 4. Regarding the model of the tablecloth and napkins see p.8, no.7.
Artist:Peter Behrens (1868 - 1940)
Auction house category:Art nouveau
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