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Jacques Gruber
Estimate
35,000 - 45,000 EUR
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Description
- Miroir de table, vers 1900
- Signature gravée Jacques Gruber autour du cadre
- oak and mirror
- Hauteur : 39,5 cm (15 1/2 in.) Largeur : 56,5 cm (22 1/4 in.) Profondeur : 55,5 cm (21 7/8 in.)
noyer sculpté figurant une libellule butinant une feuille
Condition
Très bon état général.
Léger jeu entre le corps de la libellule et ses ailes gauches. L'antenne gauche manquante et la droite vraisemblablement cassée à son extrémité. Ce manque n'alterne pas la force et la beauté de l'ensemble.
Very good overall condition.
The left wings of the dragonfly very slightly loose from the body. The left antenna missing and the end of the right one most probably broken and missing but these lack do not alter the beauty and strength of the whole sculpture.
"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
This mirror appears to be a discovery,that was previously only known through an album of images of works by the artist coming from the personal archives of the artist (purchased on June 27th, 2005 at Millon & Associés, lot 342). In the album it is illustrated together with the mirror 'Aux Ombelles', two examples of which are known, one in the collection of Musée de l'Ecole de Nancy, and the other sold at Sotheby's Paris, February 2013, from the Garden Museum Collection. The two pictures in the album are captioned: 'Two mirrors, circa 1900'; and one image is signed in ink by Jacques Gruber.
It is quite likely that the mirror offered here is a unique piece