Design

/

Lot 8
  • 8

Eugenio Quarti

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • Buffet, vers 1906
  • rosewood, bronze, brass
  • 185 x 217,5 x 49 cm (72 7/8 x 85 5/8 x 19 1/4 in.)
palissandre sculpté, placage de palissandre, bronze patiné et laiton

Literature

Francesca Tasso, op. cit., pp. 58-59, 60-61 et 72-73

Condition

FR : Bon état général Le décor sous verre à l'imitation du marbre à l'intérieur de la partie supérieure présente quelques manques et égratignures. Quelques rayures sur le bois de la partie supérieure résultant de l'ouverture des portes. Egratignures éparses sur le bois. De petits chocs sur les angles et quelques petits manques de placage, dont un plus important sous la porte de la partie supérieure droite. Les portes du milieu de la partie inférieure ne ferment pas. Traces de trous de ver rebouchés sur les côtés et trous de verre à l'arrière. Un pied postérieur très endommagé mais ne remettant pas en cause la stabilité du meuble. 5 clés EN : Good overall condition. The painted glass imitating marble on the upper part with some lacks and scratches. Some scratches on the wood of the upper part resulting from the opening of the doors. Scattered minor scratches on the wood. Some minor dents on the angles and some minor lack of veneer, including one more important underneath the right upper part. The middle doors of the lower part do not close entirely. Remains of woodworms holes plugged on the side and woodworms holes on the back. One of the posterior feet is seriously damaged but this doesn't jeopardize the stability of the piece. 5 keys.
"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 buffet similaire présenté lors de l'Exposition Universelle de Milan, 1906