Lot 33
  • 33

A brass and faux tortoiseshell boulle style marquetry veneered ebony and ebonized side cabinet France or England, late 19th century

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • faux tortoiseshell, ebonized wood
  • height 55 1/4 in.; width 5 ft. 11 1/2 in.; depth 22 1/4 in.
  • 140.5 cm; 181.5 cm; 56.5 cm
the cabinet fitted with three cupboard doors, the middle doorwith a fine boulle style marquetry panel in the manner of Jean BĂ©rain

Condition

Overall in good condition with the usual minor scratches, dents and nicks to veneers and carcass consistent with age and use. Tarnishing to polished bronze in places. The central door shows to its upper proper right hand side corner a restoration to the tortoiseshell, this restoration is not done with an addition to tortoiseshell but a filler. Some minor losses to ebony veneer to few edges.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Catalogue Note

The printed designs of Jean Bérain (1637-1711) have a theatricality which is perhaps derived from 1674 when he was Architecte Dessinateur de la Chambre et du Cabinet du Roi. In this role, he produced designs for festivals, ballets and other festive diversions. Bérain's work was widely disseminated and on the year of his death in 1711, a collection of his engraved designs was published in Paris, Oeuvre de Jean Bérain, Recueillies par les Soins du Sieur Thuret. Apart from set design and engraved metal work, his influence can be seen in architecture, works of art, ceramics and tapestries from the Beauvais factory.