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Clément Mère
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 EUR
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Description
- Clément Mère
- Paire de cabinets, vers 1920
- lacquered wood, Portor marble, stained and engraved ivory, pewter, with two keys
- Hauteur : 91cm (35 1/2 in.) Diamètre : 31cm (12 in.)
en bois laqué rouge de forme cylindrique, les plateaux en marbre portor soulignés d'une frise en ivoire teinté à motifs nuageux, ouvrant par une porte dégageant un intérieur aménagé d'étagères ; reposant sur quatre pieds
Provenance
Vente Ader-Picard-Tajan Monte Carlo, Art Nouveau - Art Déco, 16 December 1978, lot 322
Collection Gunter Sachs
Vente Sotheby's Londres, The Gunter Sachs collection, 23 Mai 2012, lot 193
Collection Gunter Sachs
Vente Sotheby's Londres, The Gunter Sachs collection, 23 Mai 2012, lot 193
Literature
Passions Privée : Collections Particulières d'Art Moderne et Contemporain en France, 1995-96, catalogue d'exposition du Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, p. 441, pour une vue in situ dans l'appartement de Gunter Sachs
Condition
Lacquer is more red, less orange, than suggested by catalogue illustration. Stain to ivory is faded in some areas, visible in catalogue illustration. One small area of ivory lacking to top left corner of one element. Overall lacquer is scratched and marked, with some chips and losses, particularly to top of one cabinet, just below marble. Marble generally in good condition, though somewhat dull and with light surface scratching. The cabinets should stand on circular bases, now lacking.
"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."