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Secrétaire en bonheur du jour à plaque de porcelaine de la première moitié du XIXe siècle, vers 1830
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- Haut. 75 cm, larg. 90 cm, prof. 51 cm
- Height 29 1/4 in; width 35 1/4 in; depth 23 1/4 in
en citronnier, érable, amarante et ébène ; ouvrant à un tiroir en ceinture formant un écritoire à tablette coulissante, un vantail orné d'une plaque de porcelaine, trois tiroirs avec deux étagères d'encoignure ; les pieds en gaine réunis par une entretoise losangée ; dessus de marbre blanc ; portant une estampille apocryphe A.WEISWEILER
Condition
The illustration is accurate.
Good overall condition with small dents and cracks in places.
One piece veneer detached and small brass band detached.
Scratches to the marble top.
"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
Ce bonheur du jour doit être rendu à des marchands tels que Rocheux ou Maelrond qui au début des années 1820 remirent au goût du jour les meubles ornés de plaques de porcelaine dont la famille Rothschild et l'aristocratie anglaise furent particulièrement friands.