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Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Estimate
150,000 - 250,000 USD
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Description
- Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann
- A Monumental Mirror
gilt bronze, silvered glass and silk
Provenance
L'Arc en Seine, Paris
Private European Collection
Phillips, de Pury & Luxembourg New York, June 11, 2003, lot 46
Private European Collection
Phillips, de Pury & Luxembourg New York, June 11, 2003, lot 46
Literature
Léon Moussinac, Croquis de Ruhlmann, Paris, n.d., p. 25
Maurice Dufrène, Ensembles Mobiliers: Exposition Internationale 1925, Paris, 1925, pl. 3
Florence Camard, Ruhlmann: Master of Art Deco, Paris, 1983, pp. 171 and 177
Emmanuel Bréon and Rosalind Pepall, Ruhlmann: Genius of Art Deco, Paris, 2004, p. 272
Maurice Dufrène, Ensembles Mobiliers: Exposition Internationale 1925, Paris, 1925, pl. 3
Florence Camard, Ruhlmann: Master of Art Deco, Paris, 1983, pp. 171 and 177
Emmanuel Bréon and Rosalind Pepall, Ruhlmann: Genius of Art Deco, Paris, 2004, p. 272
Condition
Overall in very good condition consistent with age. The silver plated glass has darkened and shows irregularities as visible in the catalogue illustration. The gilt-bronze with occasional minor surface scratches and a few minor losses to the gilt as well as occasional tiny spots of oxidation. The rope is in good condition and is very strong, it appears to be a later replacement. An elegant and impressive example of Ruhlmann's work.
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.
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.