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Gustave Serrurier-Bovy
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Table Lamp, circa 1905
- oak, brass, silk
- 45 cm. (17 3/4 in.)
brass, oak, silk
Provenance
Tajan, Paris, 6 December, 2005, lot 2
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Literature
Jacques-Grégoire Watelet, Serrurier-Bovy De l'Art Nouveau à l'Art Deco, Brussels, 1986, p. 110 for relatable examples
Françoise du Mesnil du Buisson, Etienne du Mesnil du Buisson, Serrurier-Bovy: A Visionary Designer, 1858-1910, Dijon, 2008, p. 67 for a relatable example
Eric Jansen, "Roberto Polo: L'Œil de L'Expert", L'Eventail, no. 125, April, 2012, p. 110, illustrated
Eric Jansen, Nouveaux Cabinets d'Amateurs, Paris, 2015, p. 228, illustrated
Françoise du Mesnil du Buisson, Etienne du Mesnil du Buisson, Serrurier-Bovy: A Visionary Designer, 1858-1910, Dijon, 2008, p. 67 for a relatable example
Eric Jansen, "Roberto Polo: L'Œil de L'Expert", L'Eventail, no. 125, April, 2012, p. 110, illustrated
Eric Jansen, Nouveaux Cabinets d'Amateurs, Paris, 2015, p. 228, illustrated
Condition
Overall very good condition consistent with age. Very minor oxidation and faint surface scratches throughout the brass. The base has a hairline approximately 10 cm and appears stable. The shade material is newer. Sotheby's does not guarantee electrical components and suggests having all wiring inspected by a licensed electrician.
"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."