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GUSTAVE SERRURIER-BOVY | Set of six chairs, circa 1899
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- Gustave Serrurier-Bovy
- Set of six chairs, circa 1899
- 97,9 x 47,9 x 52,9 cm ; 38 1/2 x 18 7/8 x 20 7/8 in.
mahogany and leatherette upholstery
Provenance
Private collection, Burgundy
Maîtres Guilhem and Christophe Sadde, Dijon, March 25, 2007, lot 120
Private collection, Belgium
Maîtres Guilhem and Christophe Sadde, Dijon, March 25, 2007, lot 120
Private collection, Belgium
Literature
Léonce Bénédite, "Les Arts d'Ameublement aux Salons", Art et Décoration, July - December 1899, p. 43
Alastair Duncan, The Paris Salons, 1895-1914, Volume III : Furniture, Woodbridge, 1996, p. 531
Alastair Duncan, The Paris Salons, 1895-1914, Volume III : Furniture, Woodbridge, 1996, p. 531
Condition
Good condition overall. The wood presents with the usual small scratches, small dents, small cracks scattered and instances of light discoloration, all consistent with age and use. The chairs have been later re-varnished and presents with instances of small restorations (filling of previous chips, stabilization of previous cracks). The bottom of the legs presents with some light wear, consistent with age and use. One chair presents with much more significant wear on both 4 feet with drying, discolouration and abrasion to the veneer. The backrest of one chair presents with a previous break restoration (along the proper right corner). The leatherette is slightly dry and presents with some light scratches, a few craquelures 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."