- 202
A French marble topped mahogany centre table Charles X, circa 1830
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- marble and mahogany
- 69cm. high, 98cm. diameter, 2ft. 3in., 3ft. 2½in.,
with a reeded fossilised grey and white marble top, on a gadrooned baluster stem and three lotus leaf carved paw feet on casters, the wooden top with the ink inscription, No Torbet Ind meubles de Berry du Haure?
Provenance
Possibly Marie Caroline, Duchesse De Berry (1798-1870)
Condition
A charming table and generally ready to place. There are some minor scuffs and chips to detailing. There is a fracture to the timber that supports the marble.
"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
The inked inscription is intriguing and one wonders if these tantalising words refer to Marie Caroline, Duchesse De Berry (1798-1870). Whilst there is no clear evidence of a connection, the style and quality of the piece link it with a number of pieces formerly in her collection at the Château de Rosny. Most of her documented furnishings were marked in some way and several pieces offered recently, these rooms, Noblesse Oblige, 14 April 2011, Lots 202, 203 and Lot 204 are worthy of comparison.