- 91
Süe et Mare
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description
- An important pair of Art Deco consoles, circa 1925
- wrought iron, marble
- 96cm. high by 193cm. wide by 51.5cm. deep;
- 3ft 1¾in., 6ft 4in., 1ft 8¼in.
executed by Richard Desvallières, wrought iron, marble
Provenance
Sotheby's Monaco, Arts Décoratifs du XXe Siècle, 17 April 1988, lot 300
Collection Jean-Claude Brugnot
Millon & Robert Paris, Collection Jean-Claude Brugnot, 18 June 1993, lot 56
Literature
The current lot is illustrated:
Pierre Kjellberg, Le Mobilier du XXe Siècle, Paris, 1994, pp. 162-163
Florence Camard, Süe et Mare et la Compagnie des Arts Français, Paris, 1993, p. 257
Condition
An important and striking pair of consoles. The metalwork has been professionally cleaned and polished since the catalogue illustration was taken and now benefits from being a more uniform silvery black finish. Further images available upon request. Metalwork of good quality. Marble tops in good condition overall. Each with a rectangular mark to the top where an object was placed previously. One or two minor chips in places. Old marks and scratches consistent with age and use. An imposing pair which are ready for display.
"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
Camard notes that these consoles were made for the Monteux, clients of the designers. The contemporary photograph, illustrated here, shows the current consoles in situ in a dining room thought to be that of Monteux'.