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Edgar Brandt
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Edgar Brandt
- Wardrobe
- Macassar ebony veneered mahogany, mahogany, gilt bronze
- h. 170 cm., w. 143 cm., d. 58 cm.
Provenance
Galerie Claude Art Deco, Cologne
Acquired from the above by the present owner, circa 2002
Acquired from the above by the present owner, circa 2002
Literature
Mobilier et Décoration, Paris, January, 1934, p. 5 for a related example, p. 7 for a closely related sideboard
Dieter Weidmann, Art Déco: Der Stil der 20er und 30er Jahre, Munich, 1995, pp. 37, 171, illustrated
Friedrich Claus, Friedrich Walter, eds, Edgar Brandt: Kunstschmied der Art Déco, exh. cat., Cologne, 2002, pp. 62-63, illustrated
Dieter Weidmann, Art Déco: Der Stil der 20er und 30er Jahre, Munich, 1995, pp. 37, 171, illustrated
Friedrich Claus, Friedrich Walter, eds, Edgar Brandt: Kunstschmied der Art Déco, exh. cat., Cologne, 2002, pp. 62-63, illustrated
Condition
Overall very condition consistent with age and use. Very minor hairline cracks to the veneer near each hinge, each approximately 5.5 cm. Minor scratch to the polish front right side panel near the front, approximately 1.5 cm. Minor oxidation to the gilt bronze elements throughout.
"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."