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Ecritoire en cuir bouilli monté en argent avec sa clé par Nicolas Lanier, Paris, 1732-1738, pour Mathieu Augeard, secrétaire du roi Louis XV
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Ecritoire en cuir bouilli monté en argent avec sa clé par Nicolas Lanier, Paris, 1732-1738, pour Mathieu Augeard, secrétaire du roi Louis XV
- leather and silver
- Dim. 35x30 cm ; 13 3/4 in x 11 3/4 in
de forme rectangulaire, à deux compartiments fermant avec une clé, décoré tout autour de deux bandes de petits clous en laiton et aux quatre coins du chiffre royal L couronné, également en petits clous en laiton, les deux compartiments, dont l'un à double fond, recouverts de soie bleue, le petit compartiment séparé en trois pour l'encrier, les plumes et la brosse à sable qui seule subsiste, les plaques de montures et serrures en argent
Condition
In overall good condition. Each silver plaque with legible marks. Rare piece, excellent provenance (remain in the same familly from 1732 to 1996).
"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
Cet écritoire a servi à Mathieu Augeard (Tours, 1673-Paris, 27 décembre 1751). Avocat dès 1703 au Parlement de Paris, Mathieu Augeard devient secrétaire du Sceau sous Germain Chauvelin de 1727 à 1737. Ce dernier est à la fois Garde des Sceaux et Secrétaire d'Etat aux Affaires Etrangères. En 1735, Augeard devient secrétaire du Roi. On sait de lui que, sans fortune, mais avec mérite, il épousa une fille de 60 ans qui avait de l'or...
Cette pièce historique est restée dans la descendance de Mathieu Augeard jusqu'en 1996, année de la mort de la pianiste Sandrine Augeard.