Lot 141
  • 141

Louis Majorelle

Estimate
9,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

  • Louis Majorelle
  • Writing Desk
  • signed L. Majorelle/Nancy
  • rosewood and gilt metal

Provenance

Sotheby's New York, June 6, 2003, lot 108

Literature

Alastair Duncan, Louis Majorelle:  Master of Art Nouveau Design, London, 1991, p. 205

Condition

Overall in very good condition. With nicks and scratches to surface. Minor chips to finish along the edges and nicks and dings to the lower portion of the feet as expected with age and use. Possible minor restoration, which is sensitively executed.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.