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A pair of gilt-bronze-mounted tortoiseshell brass inlaid première-partie boulle marquetry and ebony meubles à hauteur d'appui by Mathieu Befort Napoleon III, circa 1860
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- 118.5cm. high, 109cm. wide, 42cm. deep; 3ft.10½in., 3ft.7in., 1ft.4½in.
each of breakfront outline with a central door, stamped BEFORT JEUNE
Condition
In good overall condition with some minor surface marks. Boulle has been well restored. An impressive pair.
"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
Mathieu Befort Jeune (b. 1813) was the son of the founder of the Befort workshop, Jean-Baptiste. The latter was of Belgian origin and an ébéniste at the Garde -Meuble. Mathieu, was like his brother Bernard, an ébéniste marqueteur. He established his business in the rue Neuve-Saint-Gilles between 1844 and 1866 and he specialised pieces of furniture incorporating Boulle marquetry.
For further information on Befort Jeune see Lot 15.