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Alphonse Giroux fl. 1867 A LOUIS XVI STYLE GILT BRONZE MOUNTED KINGWOOD, FLORAL AND FOLIATE MARQUETRY TABLE DE TOILETTE Paris, circa 1870s
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Alphonse Giroux
- kingwood, other woods, gilt metal, gilt bronze
- height 29 1/4 in.; depth 24 in.; 18 3/4 in.
- 74.5 cm; 61 cm; 47.5 cm
the marquetry top centered by a fruitwood marquetry oval with interlaced Cs and S, the hinged top opening to an arrangement of eight gilt metal compartments above a single drawer, the lock plate engraved MAISON GIROUX A PARIS.
Condition
Overall in good condition. Light hairline scratches to carcass and veneers consistent with age and use. Dirt to gilt bronze. The timber frieze showing discoloration or, if not discoloration, natural veining showing color contrast.
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
This prestigious dealer was located at 7 rue du Coq-Saint-Honoré, and was in business from the Consulat period until the end of the Second Empire (1799-1870). The business was founded by François-Simon-Alphonse Giroux and continued by his sons, Alphonse-Gustave and André.