Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
(4) Fernando & Humberto Campana Prototype 'Jenette' Chairs
- Price realized
- $2,560
- Pre-sale estimate
- $1,500 – $3,500
- Hammer price
- $2,000
- Category
- Chairs, Sofas & Lounges
- Sold
- September 25, 2026
- Sale
- DAY 1 SEPTEMBER 2026 | FROM VERSAILLES TO THE SOUTHWEST PREMIER AUCTION EVENT
Lot description
(lot of 4) Contemporary wood dining chairs, Fernando Campana (Brazilian, 1961-2022) and Humberto Campana (Brazilian, b.1953) for Estudio Campana, Sao Paulo, c.1999, prototypes for the "Jenette" model, seat backs comprised of PVC threads concealing iron frame, over shallow scoop seat, rising on tapering squared legs, threads with overall separation from seat back, some detached and bent, all commensurate with degradation of adhesive, approx 37.5"h, 16.5"w, 20.5"d, seat height: approx 18"h Note: another group of four matching dining chairs offered in this auction Provenance: Treasures from the vaults of a Dallas designer. Purchased from Heritage Auctions, 15 May 2025, Collection of Jenette Kahn: Sale 8217, lots 63068 and 63069. Original provenance indicates Estudio Campana confirmed that there are only fifteen documented prototype "Jenette" chairs. NOTE: Description and images amended 9.24.26 to reflect condition findings
This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.