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Boite rectangulaire à couvercle bombé Nancy, fin du XVIIe ou début du XVIIIe siècle, probablement de l'atelier de Bagard
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- bois de Bagard
- Haut. 11 cm, larg. 25 cm, prof. 20 cm
- Height 4 1/3 in; width 9 7/8 in; depth 7 7/8 in
richement sculptée de rinceaux et de feuillages ; (l'entrée de serrure rapportée)
Literature
REFERENCE BIBLIOGRAPHIQUE
H. Demoriane, "Bois de Bagard", Connaissance des Arts, janvier 1968, pp. 90-93.
H. Demoriane, "Bois de Bagard", Connaissance des Arts, janvier 1968, pp. 90-93.
Condition
The catalogue illustration is slightly too clear.
Good condition overall. Number 331 inscribed in red ink.
Two corner in the central panel have been restored. A breack to the central panel of the lead. Traces of old nails along the rim of the lead.
A loss to the front moulding of the lead as visible on catalogue description. A small loss to the front moulding of the plinth as visible on catalogue illustration.
Traces of woodworm in some places at the rim and at the bottom.
Old shrinkage crack at the bottom has been restored.
A small replacement to the front moulding of the plinth (left and side corners).
Sold with key.
"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
Le sculpteur nancéen César Bagard (1620-1709) laissa son nom aux objets sculptés en bois dit de Sainte-Lucie: boîtes, encadrements de miroirs, nécessaires de toilette etc. Souvent ornés de motifs décoratifs, rinceaux feuillus, corbeilles de fleurs et oiseaux, ces objets connurent un grand succès jusqu'à la fin du XVIIIème siècle. Nicolas Landau était particulièrement féru de ces objets et considérait que "à tort ou à raison, Bagard appartient désormais au concept de l'époque Louis XIV" (op. cit. p.93).