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Charles-Guillaume Diehl
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Pair of Néo-Grec pedestals, circa 1867
- one pedestal engraved DIEHL R.MICHEL-LE-COMTE PARIS
- fruitwood, ebony, brass, porcelain
- 139 x 46 x 46 cm. (54 ¾ x 18 x 18 in.)
executed in Paris
ebony, ebonised fruitwood, porcelain, gilt-bronze
ebony, ebonised fruitwood, porcelain, gilt-bronze
Literature
The Art Journal, The illustrated Catalogue of the Universal Exhibition of 1867, London 1867 for a center table featuring the same seated Griffon mounts illustrated opposite
Denise Ledoux-Lebard, Le Mobilier Français du XIX Siècle, Paris, 1989, pp. 165-167
Camille Mestdagh, L'Ameublement d'art Français 1850-1900, Paris, 2000, p. 64
Christopher Payne, European Furniture of the 19th Century, Woodbridge, 2012, p. 37 see for more information on the maker
Denise Ledoux-Lebard, Le Mobilier Français du XIX Siècle, Paris, 1989, pp. 165-167
Camille Mestdagh, L'Ameublement d'art Français 1850-1900, Paris, 2000, p. 64
Christopher Payne, European Furniture of the 19th Century, Woodbridge, 2012, p. 37 see for more information on the maker
Condition
Overall in very good condition. The ebonised surface with some minor losses where the gilt bronze mounts have rubbed the surface. The top with some marks and scratches as to be expected form use. Some very minor old marks and scratches. These are ready to place.
"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
The collaboration between Charles-Guillaume Diehl (1811 – 1885), his chief ébéniste Kowalewski and the gifted draughtsman Jean Brandely (active 1855 – 67) resulted in the very successful néo-grec oeuvre for which Diehl is most celebrated. Although described as a ‘strange artist’ Brandely was an ‘enterprising man with spontaneity’ who turned his considerable talent to designing marquetry and bronze mounts (Auguste Luchet in L'Art Industrielle á l'Exposition Universelle de 1867: Mobilier, vêtement, aliments, Paris, 1868). Amongst his most popular designs are the mounts to Diehl’s medal cabinet "Triomphe de Mérovée" highlighting their strong working relationship, now in the Musée d'Orsay (OA.10440) (J. Mesnard, Les Merveilles de l'Exposition Universelle de 1867, Paris, Tome I, p. 183). It is likely therefore that Brandley was responsible for the mounts on the present lot.