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A French carved giltwood console table circa 1860
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- 85cm. high, 104cm. wide, 40.5cm. deep; 2ft.11½in., 3ft.8in., 1ft.4in.
in the manner of Roumier and Slodtz with a Campan rubané marble top above a pierced frieze carved with cherub masks
Condition
The marble top with a slight chip to the back left hand side, the gilt worn to the red bole and chipped in places.
"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
This table in the Louis XV style is reminiscent of the designs of Roumier, who was an 18th century French ornamental sculptor and furniture designer and by 1720 is recorded as working for the Bâtiments du Roi; in 1721 he became sculptor du roi and worked at the Royal palaces and châteaux on boiseries and other carved wood fittings though independent from Jules Dugoulon (active 1689-1730) and his assistants. His work is more fanciful than theirs although difficult to distinguish from furniture made around the same date by the Slodtz brothers.