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Grohé Frères 1808-1885 A GILT BRONZE MOUNTED MAHOGANY MEUBLE À HAUTEUR D'APPUI Paris, circa 1870s
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Grohé Frères
- mahogany, ebony, satinwood, bronze, marble
- height 47 1/4 in.; width 53 in.; depth 21 1/2
- 120 cm; 134 cm; 54.5 cm
surmounted by a white veined Carrara marble top, above a long frieze drawer and a pair of doors opening to a flame-figured mahogany interior fitted with two shelves, the reverse of each door with bandings of ebony and satinwood, the carcass stamped twice GROHÉ/PARIS.
Condition
Overall in good condition. The bronze mounts with their original gilding but cleaned. Some minor losses to mahogany veneers beneath marble showing ebony veneers to the underside.
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 establishment of Grohé Frères was started in 1829 in Paris by two brothers, Guillaume and Jean-Michel. Their styles resembled the Louis XVI fashion, but they also created pieces incorporating different tastes. This highly successful Parisian company had as patrons the French royals households, as well as H. M. Queen Victoria. The firm took part in all major exhibitions from 1834 to 1878 and won the highest distinctions; Guillaume was made Chevalier de la Légion d'honneur in 1849. The company closed in 1884 and cleared the workshop stock at auction in February of that same year. Pieces by Grohé Frères are now in the permanent collections of leading French museums.