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A fine Deuxième-Empire mahogany, gilt-bronze mounted and porcelain table third quarter 19th century
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description
- height 82cm., diameter 79cm.
the top inlaid with a large porcelain plaque painted with Napoleon in Imperial robes, the border cast of brass with sixteen oval medallions incorporating porcelain plaques, fifteen of which portray the emperor's generals, the sides and triangular shaft veneered in mahogany and applied with swans and female allegorical figures
Provenance
Reputedly Marquis August de Boos (born 1864 near Lille); Family (Ernst) von Sieglin- (Eleonora) Elbers; during the 1930's and 40s part of the interior of the Marmorsaal of the (von Sieglin family-) villa Weissenburg in Stuttgart; thence by descent; exhibited on loan Düsseldorf, Stadtmuseum from 1993-2006
Condition
Minor wear to gilding of central porcelain plaque. The pink oval cartouches and portrait medallions with very fine craquelé within the glaze layer, hardly visible.
The wooden rim below the top with horizontal cracks of dryness. The triangular shaped support with minor veneer restorations and minor rim frittings, some parts slightly bleached. Set with three different bronze ornaments, two with winged female figures and trumphet and one female figure with vase. Attractive piece and recommenable piece.
"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."