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Lot 51
  • 51

DOMINIQUE, ANDRÉ DOMIN & MARCEL GENEVRIÈRE | Cabinet, circa 1930

Estimate
12,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description

  • Cabinet, circa 1930
  • Branded DOMINIQUE PARIS twice on the reverse
  • 170 x 68 x 35,4 cm ; 67 x 26 3/4 x 14 in.
vellum, rosewood, glass and nickel-plated metal

Literature

Félix Marcilhac, Dominique : André Domin & Marcel Genevière, Décorateur-ensemblier du XXe siècle, Paris, 2008, illustrated p. 157 and p. 242 

Condition

Some scratches, drying up and traces of wear to the vellum, commensurate with age and use. The vellum is worn and darker in some areas, especially along the lower edge of the vitrine. Some areas of restoration and associated losses to vellum, the most important one on the front lower proper left panel, visible on catalogue illustration. Another on the front upper proper right panel. A trace of restoration to the second left side panel, and the vellum lifts up in the back corner of this panel. A few minor losses along the edges. The bottom doors open on two shelves. Wear and scratches to the plated nickel of door lock. The wooden base is dry, with a few dents, scratches and traces of wear commensurate with age and use. Oxydizing to the metal.
"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."