Palm Beach Modern Auctions
Live Auction

Modern Art & Design

Sat, May 25, 2019 12:00PM EDT
Lot 432

Borek Sipek "Ota Otanek" Chair & Memphis-Style Chair

Estimate: $500 - $800

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$200,000 $25,000
Lot is comprised of one Borek Sipek "Ota Otanek" chair and a high-back folding chair in the Memphis style.
Designer & Manufacturer: one Borek Sipek; Vitra (other by an unknown maker)
Markings: one with Vitra label
Country of Origin & Materials: one Switzerland, one of unknown origin; carved and lacquered wood, enameled metal, copper, plastic
Dimensions(H,W,D): 30"h, 21"w, 24"d, 18" seat height; 32.5"h, 17"w, 19"d, 16.5" seat height

Condition

very good, patina to metal, wear to corners, folding chair with wear to mechanism, wear consistent with age and light use