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Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Estimate
120,000 - 180,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Bureau, vers 1928
- Estampillé Ruhlmann et porte le cachet de l'atelier B sous le caisson gauche
- elm burl, ivory, leather
- Hauteur : 71 cm (28 in.) Largeur : 128 cm (50 3/8 in.) Profondeur : 68 cm (26 3/4 in.)
placage de loupe d'orme et ivoire, le plateau centré d'un sous-main en cuir ; ouvrant en ceinture par un tiroir et présentant de part et d'autre un caisson ouvrant par trois tiroirs
Provenance
Altina Schinasi Miranda, New York
Vente Sotheby's New York, 3-4 décembre 1999, lot 301
Delorenzo Gallery, New York
Vente Sotheby's New York, 3-4 décembre 1999, lot 301
Delorenzo Gallery, New York
Exhibited
Roslyn Harbor, Nassau County Museum of Art, Reflections of Opulence : Art Nouveau to Art Deco, mai-août 2001
Literature
Reflections of Opulence : Art Nouveau to Art Deco, catalogue d'exposition, Nassau County Museum of Art, Roslyn Harbor, 2001, p. 58
Condition
Overall very good condition consistent with age. Minor areas of gentle restoration professionally carried out, mostly noted in small areas of wood infill scattered throughout and around the drawers, as well as a stabilization of a hairline crack on the interior edge of the proper left drawer. An area of restoration at the interior edge of the proper right drawer. Some losses to ivory of all four feet and an old repair to a hairline the ivory scroll at the back proper left corner.
"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
Répertorié dans les archives Ruhlmann sous les numéros 1556AR-1543NR