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Jules Leleu
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Jules Leleu
- Pair of Two-Tier Side Tables
- inlaid plaque incised J. Leleu
- mahogany, chromium-plated metal and mirrored glass
Provenance
Artemis Decorative Arts, London
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Literature
Françoise Siriex, Leleu: Classic French Style for a Modern World 1920-1973, Manchester, 2008, p. 37 (for the model executed for the Renard residence, 1933)
Condition
Overall in very good condition. The wooden elements of the tables with a sensitively executed later finish. The tables with occasional shallow surface scratches from gentle use. Each of the tables with a minor veneer loss at the immediate edge at the front surface of the foot., measuring 1/8 x 1/8 inch. The mirrored surfaces appear original with some shallow surface scratches and each with a few areas of loss or aging to the silvering. The largest area of interruption to the silvering measuring 2 x 1 inches to the lower tier of one table. Otherwise the glass is in very good condition. An elegant design.
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.