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Lit d'apparat et ciel de lit en acajou et bronze doré d'époque Empire
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 EUR
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Description
- Haut. 113 cm, larg. 221 cm, prof. 155 cm
- Height 44 1/2 in; width 87 in; depth 61 in
de forme bateau à toutes faces, les chevêts renversés ornés de rinceaux et de têtes de griffons ; les long-pans ornés de piastres et palmettes ; reposant sur quatre lions assis peints à l'imitation du bronze patiné ; l'ensemble sur une contremarche en acajou ; le ciel de lit de forme circulaire recouvert de damas jaune ; avec des tringles en acajou terminées par des pointes de lance en bronze doré destinées à supporter la tenture (manquante) ; avec un sommier
Provenance
Vente du contenu du château de Grand-Vaux en juin 1935, lot 349, d'après le catalogue de vente, le lit aurait appartenu à l'archi-chancelier Cambacérès, second consul.
Ancienne collection Daniel Brunet, puis sa vente étude Couturier, palais d'Orsay, le 15 février 1978, lot 115
Condition
Please note the drapery visible on the old image page 210 (upper left side) is missing.
Gilt bronze on both sides: this bed has been made to be displayed in the centre of a room.
Minor losses to the veneer on one lion base; one patched restoration to another lion base.
Stable and comfortable structure. Inside bed measurements: 70 x 45 in (175 x 115 cm).
Good condition. Large and impressive piece of furniture. 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."