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Gustave Serrurier-Bovy
Estimate
18,000 - 22,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- 'Silex' Table and Four 'Silex' Chairs, designed circa 1905
- poplar, metal screws
- 75 x 80 x 49 cm. (29 1/2 x 31 1/2 x 19 1/4 in.)
executed by Serrurier-Bovy et Cie, Liège
poplar, painted iron
poplar, painted iron
Provenance
Yves Macaux, Brussels (for the pair of chairs with blue painted hardware)
Acquired from the above from the present owner, 2005
Acquired from the above from the present owner, 2005
Exhibited
Eindhoven, Piet Hein Eek, Roberto Polo's Choice, 20 October, 2012 - 20 January, 2013 (table and one chair)
Literature
Jacques-Grégoire Watelet, Cahiers Henry van de Velde, no. 11, Brussels, 1970, p. 13 for a period illustration of a 'Silex' chair
Jacques-Grégoire Watelet, Serrurier Bovy: De l'Art Nouveau à l'Art Déco, Brussels, 1986, p. 92
François Bigot du Mesnil du Buisson, Etienne du Mesnil du Buisson, Serrurier-Bovy: A Visionary Designer, 1858-1910, Dijon, 2008, p. 168, pls 207.1, 207.2, p. 170, pls 209.1, 209.2
Jacques-Grégoire Watelet, Serrurier Bovy: De l'Art Nouveau à l'Art Déco, Brussels, 1986, p. 92
François Bigot du Mesnil du Buisson, Etienne du Mesnil du Buisson, Serrurier-Bovy: A Visionary Designer, 1858-1910, Dijon, 2008, p. 168, pls 207.1, 207.2, p. 170, pls 209.1, 209.2
Condition
Overall very good condition consistent with age and gentle use. Minor scattered surface scratches to the table top, concentrated to the long edges. One scratch, approximately 1cm across, to one corner of the top and a small faint pink stain, approximately 4cm across. Scattered scratches to the underside of the table top and Minor lateral movement to the joints . The chairs with minor scattered scuffs and scratches. Two chairs with minor horizontal hairlines, one on the outer foot, centre left side proper, approximately 3.5 cm and the other to the left side proper edge of the seat, approximately 3 cm. Two chairs with darker teal painted hardware and circular washers, two chairs with lighter green painted hardware and square washers which match the table. The seat of one chair has been replaced.
"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."