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ÉMILE GALLÉ | Shelf, circa 1895-1900
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description
- Émile Gallé
- Shelf, circa 1895-1900
- Signed Gallé within the marquetry of one shelf
- 110,5 x 72,5 x 37 cm ; 43 1/2 x 28 1/2 x 14 1/2 in.
wood marquetry inlaid with symbolist women within landscapes
Provenance
Private collection, France
Literature
Alastair Duncan and Georges de Bartha, Gallé Furniture, Woodbridge, 2012, p. 293
Condition
Overall good condition. The wood presents with a few small scratches and minute dents, mostly concentrated along the edges and consistent with age and gentle use, and some craquelures, inherent to the aging of the various wood species. The proper right side of the lower shelf presents with a chip of 5 x 1 cm along the edge, not extremely visually distractive. The upper shelf presents several circular marks and some areas of light discolouration. The underside of the shelves are dry and presents with cracks and liftings. This lot has been re-varnished at a later date and presents with evidences of a few previous small restorations (replacements of small veneered areas).
"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."