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Lit d'officier en acier poli et doré du milieu du XIXème siècle
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 EUR
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Description
- Haut. 118 cm, long. 231 cm, larg. 110 cm
- Height 46 1/2 in; length. 91 in; width 43 1/3 in
à deux dossiers, les montants en enroulements, les crosses terminées par des embouts dorés
Literature
REFERENCE BIBLIOGRAPHIQUE
Alain Renner, Mobilier de métal de l'Ancien Régime à la Restauration, Saint-Rémy-en-l'Eau, Editions Monelle Hayot, 2009
Alain Renner, Mobilier de métal de l'Ancien Régime à la Restauration, Saint-Rémy-en-l'Eau, Editions Monelle Hayot, 2009
Condition
Illustration does not convey the elegance of this bed
Good condition
Stable structure
Very attractive
"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
Elaborés par souci d'hygiène, les lits métalliques, pliants ou démontables, furent d'abord utilisés par les armées en campagne. Mais bientôt leur usage civil se popularisa, ce qui favorisa l'éclosion de formes et d'ornementations plus élaborées.