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Coffre à courrier en acajou, placage d'acajou et bronze doré d'époque Empire
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 EUR
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Description
- Haut. 57 cm, larg. 53 cm, prof. 44 cm
- Height 22 1/2 in; width 21 in; depth 17 1/4 in
en forme d'écusson, le sommet présentant deux fentes, ouvrant par une façade latérale centrée d'un masque ailé cachant la serrure, reposant sur des pieds cambrés munis de sabots en griffes terminés par des roulettes
Provenance
Vente Christie's Paris, le 24 juin 2003, lot 348
Literature
"Le plus pur Style Empire", Plaisirs de France, novembre 1956, p. 30 (illustré)
Condition
Illustration is a little too dark.
Very overall good condition. Good quality and beautiful color of mahogany, with few hairline shrinkage cracks and very small dents due to age and use.
Good quality of giltbronze with a nice Empire chiseling (traces of oxidization on the feet).
Nice lock with clover design.
Very elegant and unusual piece of furniture.
"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
Un coffre identique est conservé dans la bibliothèque du château de la Malmaison et est illustré dans G. Hubert, Guide du Musée de la Malmaison, 1986, p. 61 (ill. ci-dessous). Celui-ci fut livré par Biennais pour l'impératice Joséphine.