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Clément Rousseau
Estimate
220,000 - 320,000 GBP
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Description
- Clément Rousseau
- Chest, circa 1925
- Macassar ebony, Kingwood, oak, mother of pearl (pinctada margaritifera), shagreen (pastinachus sephen), ivory
- 84,5 x 79 x 43,2 cm (33 5/8 x 31 1/8 x 17 in.)
Macassar ebony and kingwood veneer, oak, shagreen, mother-of-pearl, ivory and silvered metal
With engraved signature Clément Rousseau to left side
With engraved signature Clément Rousseau to left side
Provenance
Alain Lesieutre, Paris
Sale Maîtres Ader, Picard, Tajan, Collection Alain Lesieutre, Paris, December 13 1989, lot 322
Sale Maîtres Ader, Picard, Tajan, Collection Alain Lesieutre, Paris, December 13 1989, lot 322
Literature
Pierre Kjellberg, Le mobilier du XXème siècle, Dictionnaire des créateurs, Paris, 1994, p. 554
Lison de Caunes et Jean Perfettini, Galuchat, Paris, 1994, p. 45
Lison de Caunes et Jean Perfettini, Galuchat, Paris, 1994, p. 45
Condition
Good overall condition
The top, left and right sides with some signs of drying up of the veneer, consistent with use, more important on the left side.
Small cracks to the veneer of the upper drawer, the second drawer and on the sides.
Some minor lacks of ivory on all of the drawers (maximum length : 1,5 cm)
Two pieces of of mother-of-pearl on the lower drawer are missing as can be seen in the online and printed catalogues.
The shagreen is slightly lifting up on the lower part of the right side and some lifting of the shagreen to the inverted triangle on the top right side.
"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."