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Fauteuil dans le goût de l'égyptomanie, vers 1925
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 EUR
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Description
- Haut. 102 cm, larg. 57 cm, prof. 73 cm
- Height 40 1/4 in; width 22 1/2 in; depth 28 3/4 in
à décor incrusté d'étain, nacre et ivoire gravés, les accotoirs terminés par des têtes de lionnes, reposant sur quatre pieds en jarrets réunis par des barres d'entretoise ; le dos ornés de cobras
Literature
BIBLIOGRAPHIE
Sièges sous influences, Louvre des Antiquaires 1991, p. 41
Condition
Illustration is too red.
Good condition. Very small wear to the gilding. Very fine quality of marqueterie with precious materials. To recommend.
"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
La découverte de la tombe de Toutankhamon par Howard Carter en 1922 frappa l'opinion en même temps qu'elle donna un regain d'intérêt pour l'art de l'Égypte antique. On assista alors à une nouvelle vague d'égyptomanie comme celle que connut l'Europe après le retour d'Égypte de Bonaparte. Ce fauteuil directement inspiré du siège du pharaon découvert alors illustre bien ce renouveau d'engouement pour un art qui est à la source de bien des réalisations.