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Louis Majorelle
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 EUR
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Description
- Louis Majorelle
- Vitrine Aux Nénuphars, vers 1900-1903
- Hauteur : 207 (81 1/2 in.) Largeur : 235 cm (92 1/2 in.) Profondeur : 75 cm (29 1/2 in.)
en acajou sculpté et mouluré, ouvrant en façade par trois portes concaves vitrées et une niche en partie centrale, l'intérieur aménagé d'étagères, les montants latéraux avant doubles supportant un plateau aux angles supérieurs saillants et arrondis, et se prolongeant dans le piétement avant, la ceinture galbée ; deux clefs d'origine
Provenance
Acquis par les parents des propriétaires actuels entre les deux guerres auprès du collectionneur d'origine
Literature
La rétrospective Majorelle dans l'Art vivant, 15 juin 1926, n. 36, p. 456 pour un modèle comparable
Alastair Duncan, Louis Majorelle, Master of Art Nouveau design, éd. Harry Abrams, New York, 1981, p. 34 pour un modèle comparable, exposé à l'Exposition Universelle de 1900 et p. 165 pour un modèle comparable
Alastair Duncan, Louis Majorelle, Master of Art Nouveau design, éd. Harry Abrams, New York, 1981, p. 34 pour un modèle comparable, exposé à l'Exposition Universelle de 1900 et p. 165 pour un modèle comparable
Condition
Quelques manques au niveau de l'angle supérieur gauche, l'un au niveau de l'angle supérieur gauche, sur environ 1x2 cm., l'autre le long du bord gauche, sur environ 8 cm. Des restaurations aux deux angles supérieurs et inférieurs, en façade. Les différents éléments de construction légèrement disjoints, notamment le long du bord inférieur. Quelques éclats, traces de petits chocs, manques et sauts de placage sur l'ensemble de la surface, notamment autour des gonds et à l'intérieur de la niche en façade, le long des bords.
Some lacks to the upper front left corner, one over 1x2 cm. to the front, another along approx 8 cm. to the left. Some restorations to the upper and bottom front corners. The different elements of construction lighty separated, notably along the lower edge. Some chips, traces of dents, marks and minor chips to the veneer over the entire surface, notably around the hinges and to the edges inside the front nest.
"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."