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A guéridon table in Louis XVI style incorporating a Sèvres porcelain plaque, probably painted by Jean-Louis Morin the plaque circa 1760-1770, the guéridon 19th century
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- the plaque 22.7 by 31 cm., table 77 cm. high
painted with soldiers in various non-military pursuits, the shaped border gilt, offset against bleu-du-roi enriched in cloud pattern of gold, probably originally a tray with handles, secured by a rim of gilt brass, the table veneered in kingwood, a single drawer incorporated, the lower shelf of marble
Provenance
Baron Mayer de Rothschild, Mentmore
Earl of Rosebery, Mentmore, sold by Sotheby's 18 May 1977 lot 18, there dated circa 1860
Literature
Mentmore, privately printed by R & R Clark of Edinburgh, 1884, Volume II, p. 174, no. 86
Condition
We cannot dismantle the plaque from the guéridon. In good condition.
"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."
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