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A Napoleon III ebonized and gilt-bronze centre table circa 1865, by Charles-Guillaume Diehl
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Ebonised, gilt-bronze, marble
- 76.5cm. high, 126cm. diameter; 2ft. 6in., 4ft. 1¼in.
the onyx and marble-banded circular top within a moulded border, above a frieze with scrolling shell motifs, on a shaped base, marked under the frieze DIEHL
Provenance
Sotheby's London, The Property of a European Collector, 19th century Furniture and Decorations, 15 May 1998, lot 495.
Condition
Overall in very good condition, the marble top with some old marks and scratches commensurate with age and use, the base with some typical signs of wear and old worm which is no longer active, this piece is ready to place.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
Charles-Guillaume Diehl (1811-1885) as a young man moved to Paris where he opened a workshop. He was an inventive ébèniste working in a variety of styles at his workshop of rue Saint-Sebastién. By 1870 he had an operation of about 600 employees, producing not only furniture but also small objects such as games boxes, jewellery caskets and liqueur cabinets.
While many of his contemporary ébènistes were producing Louis XV and XVI revival style pieces, Diehl always seek originality creating pieces in néo-grec style and exhibited in all major international exhibitions, starting with the Great Exhibition of 1851, and winning many prestigious medals.