John Bauer (American, b. 1951) Dining Table and Five Chairs, USA, 1979

Carved, laminated, and stained walnut, white oak, koa, quilted maple, holly, ebony, mahoe, bloodwood
Round dining table and four chairs, 1979, along with a "Polar Bear" chair, 2008
Table signed to underside of top: "John Bauer"; one chair signed to underside of seat: "J. Bauer 1979"; the Polar Bear chair signed to underside of seat: "Polar Bear Chair, Walnut, Quilted Maple, Holly, Ebony, Mahoe, Bloodwood, John Bauer, 2008"

(H: 28, Dia: 59 in. (table); H: 37 1/2, W: 22, D: 25 in. (largest side chair); H: 41 1/4, W: 26 3/4, D: 28 in. (Polar Bear chair))

Qty: (6)

Provenance

Acquired directly from the artist
Property from the Robert L. Pfannebecker Collection

Literature

"The Pfannebecker Collection." American Craft, October/November, 1980, p. 7 (present lot partially illustrated)

Overall very good; some light scuffs, scratches, bumps, and impressions commensurate with age and light use; the older pieces with some overall spotting to the finish consistent with some exposure to moisture.