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Jean Royère
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- JEAN ROYÈRE
- Sideboard, circa 1950-1960
- wood, glass
- 93,5 x 260 x 51 cm ; 36 3/4 x 102 3/8 x 20 in.
oak and brass ; together with a mirror
Provenance
Private collection, Lebanon
Literature
Galerie Jacques Lacoste and Galerie Patrick Seguin, Jean Royère, Paris, 2012, Vol. II, p. 74 for a related example
Condition
The wood is covered by a thick varnish with scattered scratches and cracks.
Some discoloured areas on the wood and some scuffs scattered.
A few more significant scratches on the front side, some of them under the varnish, including two more important ones visible on the catalogue illustration.
Several small chips of wood, under and above the varnish.
Traces of two previous restorations, completely discoloured : one on the top (approximately 6 cm long) and one on a side corner (approximately 2,5 cm high).
The gilt metal is slightly tarnished and soiled and some small parts of the gilding are flaking off.
The dimensions of the mirror are : 103 x 202,5 x 3,5 cm ; 40 1/2 x 79 3/4 x 1 3/8 in.
The mirror is in good overall condition. Very minute lacks of silvering on the edges. Traces of oxidation on the frame and a few stains.
"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."