- 154
French Japonism
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Wall console, circa 1880
- marble, bronze
- 54 x 41 x 28.5 cm. (21 ¼ x 16 x 11 ¼ in.)
gilt and patinated bronze, rouge griotte marble
Condition
In overall good condition and ready to place. The red marble top has very minor typical signs of wear. The bronze elephant with some scuffs and scratches and slight tarnishing.
"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 present wall console relates closely to the reinterpreted designs of Edouard Liévre by the foundry Maison Marnyhac following the posthumous sale of his "Modèles en bronze, croquis et plans d'exécution pour l'ébénisterie pour meubles d'art avec droit de reproduction" Hotel Drouot, Paris, 27 February, 1890.