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Gerrit Rietveld, Rare bibliothèque R 12, A rare 'R 12' bookcase in lacquered wood, tubular steel and lacquered steel by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld for Metz & Co circa 1930© Bonhams — view on Bonhams website ↗

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Rare bibliothèque R 12

Gerrit Rietveld (Dutch, 1888–1964)

€35,840 price realized incl. premium

≈ $42,126≈ £31,256

Hammer €28,000 · with buyer’s premium €35,840

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As published: “A rare 'R 12' bookcase in lacquered wood, tubular steel and lacquered steel by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld for Metz & Co circa 1930”
Support
Panel
Category
Sculpture
Dimensions
H: 174 cm. (68.1/2 in.); L: 260 cm. (102.3/8 in.); P: 29,5 cm. (11.5/8 in.)
Auction house
Bonhams
Sale
100 Years of Design (30794)
Date
October 2, 2025
Location
Paris, France
Lot
105
Estimate
€25,000 – €30,000 (≈ $29,385 – $35,262) (≈ £21,802 – £26,163)
Source
Auction house bonhams.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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