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Henry Dasson 1825-1896 A LOUIS XVI STYLE GILT BRONZE MOUNTED SYCAMORE, SATINWOOD AND FLOWER HEAD TRELLIS MARQUETRY BONHEUR DU JOUR Paris, dated 1890
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Henry Dasson
- sycamore, satinwood, bronze, marble
- height 40 in.; width 18 1/2 in.; depth12 1/2
the upper structure with a red onyx inset top surrounded by a heart-shaped openwork gallery, fitted with two small drawers, the lower part with a sliding writing surface fitted with gilt-tooled dark green leather above two drawers, the carcass stamped HENRY DASSON & CIE. 1890 and left side gilt bronze border signed henry Dasson et Cie, 1890.
Literature
Camille Mestdagh, L'Ameublement d'art Français 1850-1900, éd. de l'Amateur, Paris, 2010, p. 38 for an illustration of the same model
Condition
Overall in good condition with the usual minor scratches, dents and nicks to veneers and carcass consistent with age and use. Tarnishing to gilt-bronze in places. Surface overall with hairline cracks consistent with age. Three small cracks and a loss to the marble top.
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.