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A VERY FINE NAPOLÉON III GILT BRONZE MOUNTED EBONY AND EBONIZED SÈVRES STYLE PORCELAIN MOUNTED CENTER TABLE Paris, circa 1870
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
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Description
- ceramic, bronze, ebony
- height 31 in.; diameter 35 in.
- 79 cm; 89 cm
the central circular plate painted and signed by Bugniceurt, depicting an outdoor scene with royals and nobilities observing a play of Pirrot and Harlequin, surrounded by a shaped plaque with outdoor scenes including one at Versailles, and flanked by portrait roundels titled Marie Antoinette, Leczinksa, Lavalliere, La Duchesse du Maine, Genlis and Louise.
Provenance
Marc-Arthur Kohn, Cannes, August 2, 2008, lot 57
Condition
Overall in very good condition. Original gilding and very finely cast. No damage to ceramic. Ebonized surfaces possibly refinished.
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.
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.
Catalogue Note
The present table was purchased at the aforementioned sale for € 179,800 ($273,296). A second similar table sold in these rooms October 24, 2007, lot 350 for $ 130,000.