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Carlo Bugatti
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- CARLO BUGATTI
- "Sgabello" Chair
- walnut, ebony with copper, pewter and bone inlays
Exhibited
Bugatti, The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, July 18-September 19, 1999
Literature
Philippe Dejean, Carlo-Rembrandt-Ettore-Jean Bugatti, Paris, 1981, p. 53
Die Bugattis, exh. cat., Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg, Hamburg, 1983, p. 103
Henry H. Hawley, Bugatti, exh. cat., The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, 1999, p. 15 (for the present lot illustrated)
Marie-Madeleine Massé, Carlo Bugatti au Musée d’Orsay, Paris, 2001, pp. 48, no. 4.20, 71, no. 6.28 and 96, no. 8.41
Die Bugattis, exh. cat., Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg, Hamburg, 1983, p. 103
Henry H. Hawley, Bugatti, exh. cat., The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, 1999, p. 15 (for the present lot illustrated)
Marie-Madeleine Massé, Carlo Bugatti au Musée d’Orsay, Paris, 2001, pp. 48, no. 4.20, 71, no. 6.28 and 96, no. 8.41
Condition
Overall in very good condition. The wood surfaces with minor surface scratches, a few edge abrasions and minor discolorations consistent with age and gentle use. The edges with minor age cracks and surface dirt to the recessed areas. Portions of the proper left side of seat back, seat, and front base panel have been sensitively restored at some point in the history of the piece. The lower portion of the feet with minor discolorations and water staining. The highly detailed geometric decoration with a few scattered minor losses to copper inlays. A few elements of the decoration with evidence of restoration and sensitively undertaken infill. Under close inspection, a few bone inlays present with minor cracks, consistent with age. The lower copper disk with minor oxidation to the lower portion. A wonderful example of the model demonstrating a highly intricate decoration and masterful execution that epitomizes Bugatti's unique aesthetic. -----
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.