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Jean-Pierre-Alexandre Tahan and Julien-Nicolas Rivart
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Bonheur du jour, circa 1855
- engraved TAHAN A PARIS Ebéniste de L'Empereur
- ebonised, ebony, marquetry, rosewood.
- 132.5 x 72 x 49 cm. (52 ¼ x 28 ½ x 19 ¼ in.)
ebonised fruitwood, gilt bronze, porcelain marquetry, rosewood
Literature
Denise Ledoux-Lebard, Le Mobilier Français du XIX Siècle, Paris, 1989, pp. 595-598, p.594 the same model illustrated
Marc Maison, Masterpieces of Marquetry in the 19th century, Patents, Paris, 2012, pp. 32-48 for information on Rivart
Christopher Payne, European Furniture of the 19th Century, Woodbridge, 2012, p. 45 for information on Tahan
Marc Maison, Masterpieces of Marquetry in the 19th century, Patents, Paris, 2012, pp. 32-48 for information on Rivart
Christopher Payne, European Furniture of the 19th Century, Woodbridge, 2012, p. 45 for information on Tahan
Condition
In overall fair condition. The brass inlay to the top and the back right leg have some signs of lifting. The two cupboard doors enclosing one shelf. The front panels with some craqueleur. The fold out writing slide is lined with blue velvet which is distressed. With one frieze drawer below. The colour throughout is faded and variable which may benefit from professional attention according to taste. The back left return with one old crack which is secure. With typical old marks, chips and scratches commensurate with age and use. With one key that applies to both locks.
"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
A Louis XVI style serre-bijoux made circa 1855 with floral ceramic application by Julien-Nicolas Rivart (1802-1867) is in the permanent collection of The National Museum of the Chateau de Compiègne (inv. C.2002-005)