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Paire de jardinières en acajou et bronze doré d'époque Empire, estampillée JACOB D / R.MESLEE
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 EUR
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Description
- mahogany gilt bronze
- Haut. 109 cm, larg. 73 cm, prof. 38,5 cm
- Height 43 in; width 28 3/4 in; depth 15 in
la caisse en acajou mouluré à cannelures, soulignée de palmes et fleurs en bronze doré et ceinte d'une frise à motif lotiforme et rosaces, supportée par quatre montants à têtes de femme et chapiteaux ioniques, reposant sur un double socle à décrochement ; avec leurs doublures en zinc
Provenance
Probablement ancienne collection de Monsieur Bardac, vente à Paris le 9 décembre 1927, lot 123
Literature
Références bibliographiques:
J-P. Samoyault, Mobilier Français Consulat et Empire, éditions Gourcuff Gradenico, Paris, 2009, p.140
J-P. Samoyault, Mobilier Français Consulat et Empire, éditions Gourcuff Gradenico, Paris, 2009, p.140
Condition
The illustration is accurate. Good overall condition despite the inevitable scratches and marks throughout. There are some small shrinkage cracks on each undertier. Two small ormolu mouldings are missing around a lateral drawer of an upper freize (tiroir de vidange). There are also some minor losses to the veneer around this drawer.
Both structures are structurally woobly.
They were originally fitted with a mirror plaque between the uprights at the rear.
Very nice chasing.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Une paire de jardinières similaires aux nôtres (à l'exception d'une frise de bronze doré supplémentaire sur la ceinture de nos consoles) est conservée au Mobilier National. Elle se trouvait dans la chambre à coucher de l'Impératrice au palais de Saint-Cloud en 1805 (illustrée dans J-P. Samoyault, ibid. p.140).
La frise supplémentaire ornant la partie inférieure de la ceinture de nos jardinières se retrouve aussi sur une paire de consoles livrées par Jacob Desmalter et Cie en 1805 pour le salon de l'Empereur au palais de Fontainebleau (illustrée dans J-P Samoyault, Meubles entrés sous le Premier Empire, RMN éditions, Paris, 2004, p. 83).
La frise supplémentaire ornant la partie inférieure de la ceinture de nos jardinières se retrouve aussi sur une paire de consoles livrées par Jacob Desmalter et Cie en 1805 pour le salon de l'Empereur au palais de Fontainebleau (illustrée dans J-P Samoyault, Meubles entrés sous le Premier Empire, RMN éditions, Paris, 2004, p. 83).