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Charles & Ray Eames

(United States, 1907-1978 and 1912-1988)
Estimate
8 000 - 10 000 SEK
767 - 959 EUR
882 - 1 100 USD
Hammer price
8 000 SEK
Bidding requires special pre approval.
Purchasing info
For condition report contact specialist
Karl Green
Stockholm
Karl Green
Specialist Modern and Contemporary Decorative Art & Design
+46 (0)700 07 94 25
Charles & Ray Eames
(United States, 1907-1978 and 1912-1988)

A molded plywood leg splint model "S2-1790" with original packaging, Evans Products, USA, 1940s.

Stamped EVANS PRODUCTS COMPANY MOLDED PLYWOOD DIVISION LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA and model number S2-1790, paper manufacturer's label to factory packaging. Length 108 cm.

Overall in good condition. The packaging has been carefully opened and shows minor wear.

Provenance

Acquired by the present owner ca 2000 in an antique shop in Dallas, Texas.

More information

Designed in 1942-43 on behalf of the U.S. Navy to support wounded soldiers during World War II. The result was a sculptural yet functional leg splint, intended for mass production and inexpensive transport. They were produced until the end of the war in 1945.