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Lit de repos en acajou, noyer, bois et plomb patiné d'époque Consulat attribué à Bernard Molitor
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 EUR
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Description
- Haut. 89 cm, larg. 211 cm, prof. 64 cm
- Height 35 in ; width 83 in ; depth 25 1/4 in
à deux dossiers ajourés et sculptés, ornés de lions ailés ; avec une tête de Méduse au centre ; reposant sur quatre pieds en jarrets ; garni à châssis et recouvert de tissu rayé à fond vert ; avec deux rondins et trois coussins
Condition
Illustration is quite accurate. Attractive and quite unusual model. Elaborated design. This day bed is made of mahogany and walnut, patinated decoration is in wood and lead for the masks. Some marks and scratches to the surface. The two curved backs with old restorations on top. The patinated feet with wear to the decoration and severall chips. The upholstery in good condition.
Further information regarding the condition report for this lot is available on request. Please contact the department.
"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
Ce lit appartient à une petite série d'une dizaine de lits de repos estampillés ou attribués à Bernard Molitor (U. Leben, Molitor, Saint-Rémy-en-l'eau, 1992, p.204-205). Cet exemplaire correspond au modèle le plus riche, orné d'une tête de Méduse au centre de la ceinture.