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Lot 68
  • 68

Dominique, André Domin & Marcel Genevrière

Estimate
12,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description

  • Meuble de collectionneur, vers 1930
  • Estampillé deux fois Dominique Paris au revers
  • vellum, rosewood and nickel-plated metal
  • Hauteur : 170 cm (77 in.) Largeur : 68 cm (26 3/4 in.) Profondeur : 38 cm (15 in.)
parchemin et placage de palissandre, ouvrant par une niche agrémentée d'une étagère en verre et par deux portes, entrée de serrure en métal nickelé ; base en retrait soulignée d'un jonc en métal nickelé

Literature

Félix Marcilhac, Dominique André Domin & Marcel Genevière Décorateur-ensemblier du XXe siècle, Paris, 2008, reproduit p. 157 et p. 242 

Condition

Some scratches, drying up and traces of wear to the vellum, commensurate with age and use. The vellum is darker in some areas, especially along the lower edge of the vitrine. Some areas of restoration and associated losses to vellum, the most important one on the front lower right panel, visible on catalogue illustration. Another on the front upper left panel. A trace of restoration to the second left side panel, and the vellum lifts up in the back corner of this panel. A few minor losses along the edges. The bottom doors open on two shelves. The lock of the bottom doors does not work. Wear and scratches to the plated nickel of door lock. The wooden base with a few dents, scratches and traces of wear commensurate with age and use. Oxydizing to the metal.
"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."