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Jean Royère
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description
- JEAN ROYÈRE
- Three side tables, circa 1950-1960
- red African wood : sipo (Entandrophragma utile)
- 55,8 x 50,1 x 35 cm ; 22 x 19 3/4 x 13 3/4 in.
red African wood, with one drawer
Provenance
Private collection, Lebanon
Condition
EN : The wood is covered by a thick layer of ebonised varnish. This varnish is partially dried out, with cracks on 2 of the guéridons and more signifcant ones on the third guéridon.
Some dents scattered and a few lacks of veneer, especially along the edges.
The drawer of one guéridon presents with a hole on the front, most likely used previously for a handle.
The top of one guéridon with minor white paint traces on an area of approximately 3x5 cm. One back leg of this same guéridon with lacks of veneer at the bottom.
The top of another guéridon with two circular lacks of veneer (approx. diameter : 1 cm and 0,4 cm).
The top of the third guéridon with one circular lack of veneer (approx. diameter : 0,3 cm).
On two guéridons, lacks of veneer on the back angles of the top.
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FR : Le bois est recouvert d’une épaisse couche de vernis.
Ce vernis est partiellement desseché et présente des craquelures sur l'ensemble des guéridons, plus importantes sur l'un des trois.
Quelques petits chocs épars et quelques sauts de placage, plus particulièrement le long des arêtes.
Le tiroir d'un des guéridon présente un trou en façade, probablement utilisé dans le passé pour y insérer une poignée.
Le plateau d'un des guéridons présente quelques petites tâches de peinture blanche sur environ 3x5 cm. Le pied postérieur du même guéridon avec des manques de placage à l'extrémité.
Le plateau d'un autre guéridon avec deux manques circulaires de placage (diamètres d'environ 1 cm et 0,4 cm).
Le plateau du troisième guéridon avec un manque circulaire de placage (diamètre d'environ 0,3 cm).
Sur deux des guéridons, manques de placage sur les angles postérieurs du plateau.
"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."