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André Arbus
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 EUR
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Description
- André Arbus
- Secrétaire à abattant, 1936
- Ivory
- Hauteur : 120 cm (47 3/4 in.) Largeur : 65 cm ( 25 1/2 in.) Profondeur : 45 cm (17 1/4 in.)
de forme rectangulaire en chêne gainé de parchemin, l'abattant, plaqué d' écaille de tortue et gainé de cuir fauve d'origine au revers, dégageant un intérieur en sycomore aménagés de six tiroirs, les boutons en ivoire, de part et d'autre d'une niche centrale ; ouvrant par deux tiroirs en façade et posant sur quatre pieds d'angles terminés par des sabots de bronze
Provenance
Collection privée, France
Literature
Yvonne Brunhammer, André Arbus, architecte-décorateur des années 40, éd. Norma, Paris, 1996, p. 124 pour un modèle similaire au piètement légèrement différent
Condition
Vellum exterior has been completely replaced but is in perfect condition. Interior leather writing surface is old and bears marks, scratches and stains commensurate with use. Sycamore interior again with knocks and some discoloration commensurate with age and use. Some natural cracks to the ivory drawer handles. Some slight marks to the drawer interiors. Tortoilshell effect is varnished and is some areas the color has worn off. In a raking light it is possible to see the contours of wood construction below.
Le velin a ete completement remplace mais est en parfait etat. Le plateau en cuir a l'interieur est ancien et porte des marques, des rayures et des taches dues a l'usage. L'interieur en sycomore porte des traces de coups et des decolorations dues au temps et a l'usage. Des craquelures naturelles aux poignees en ivoire. Quelques legeres marques a l'interieur des tiroirs. L'ecaille de tortue est vernie et par endroits la couleur a eclairci. Les contours de la construction en bois sont visibles en dessous en lumiere rasante.
"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."