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Henri Nelson Fl. circa 1870-1920 A LOUIS XV STYLE GILT BRONZE MOUNTED KINGWOOD AND SATINÉ BUREAU PLAT AFTER THE MODEL BY ANDRÉ-CHARLES BOULLE Paris, circa 1890s
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Henri Nelson
- kingwood, satine, leather, gilt bronze
- height 31 1/4 in.; width 7 ft 7 1/2 in.; depth 41 1/2 in.
- 79.5 cm; 202 cm; 105.5 cm
fitted with a gilt-tooled brown leather writing surface, the frieze with three drawers each stamped H. NELSON.
Condition
Overall in good and fair condition with the usual minor scratches, dents and nicks to veneers and carcass consistent with age and use. Extensive wear and scratches to leather top. Tarnishing, dirt and wear to gilt bronze in places. The marble with the usual minor chips to edges, scratches to surface consistent with age and use.
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 Parisian ébèniste Henri Nelson took over his father's workshop at 46, rue de la Madelaine. He later transferred to 79, Boulevard Hausmann before finally settling at 27, rue Pasquier in 1879. At the 1900 Paris Exposition Universelle, he exhibited under the field "décorateurs" and was honored with a gold medal for the quality of his work. (See Camille Mestdagh, L'Ameublement d'Art Français 1850-1900, p. 199.)