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Alexandre Noll
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 EUR
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Description
- Alexandre Noll
- Two boxes, circa 1937
- Brazilian rosewood (Dalbergia Nigra), Indian rosewood (Dalbergia Latifolia) and mother-of-pearl
- 5,5 x 17,7 x 17,8 cm ; 2 1/8 x 7 x 7 in. and 4,5 x 16,3 x 14,8 cm ; 1 3/4 x 6 3/8 x 5 7/8 in.
Brazilian rosewood, Indian rosewood and mother-of-pearl
Both signed ANoll, the largest dedicated à Mademoiselle Reine Debard and dated le 26 juin 1937 on the underside
Both signed ANoll, the largest dedicated à Mademoiselle Reine Debard and dated le 26 juin 1937 on the underside
Provenance
Collection Jacques Grange, Paris (acquired directly from the artist's family)
Exhibited
Paris, Galerie du Passage, Alexandre Noll, May 1999
Literature
Olivier Jean-Elie and Pierre Passebon, Alexandre Noll, Paris, 1999, illustrated p. 24
Condition
EN : The smaller one :
A few surface scratches scattered, especially on the underside. On the back, a thin lack of wood close to the hinge on approximately 3 cm of length. A minor crack on the proper right side of the shell on approximately 2,5 cm. A very minute chip (approximately 0,2 cm) on the front edge of the shell.
The largest one :
A few surface scratches, especially on the underside. Around the hinge, 3 minute lacks of wood. Inside the shell, a chip around the edge on approximately 2 x 1 cm, almost invisible to the eye when the top is closed.
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FR : La plus petite : quelques rayures de surface éparses, plus particulièrement au revers. Au dos, un petit manque de bois à proximité de la charnière sur environ 3 cm de long. Une petite fissure sur le côté droit de la coquille sur environ 2,5 cm. Un petit éclat (environ 0,2 cm) sur le rebord avant de la coquille. La plus grande : Quelques rayures de surface, particulièrement au revers. Autour de la charnière, 3 petits manques de bois. A l'intérieur de la coquille, un éclat autour du rebord d'environ 2 x 1 cm, presque invisible lorsque le couvercle est fermé.
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"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."