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Louis Majorelle
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Bureau Aux Nénuphars, vers 1900-1903
- Signé L. Majorelle Nancy sur un des tiroirs
- mahogany, gilt bronze
- 99 x 138 x 81 cm (39 x 54 3/8 x 31 7/8 in.)
acajou et bronze doré
Literature
"Notre programme", Art & Industrie, 1909
Majorelle-Nancy, Décoration d'intérieurs, catalogue des ateliers Majorelle, Nancy, 1910, p. 56
Edith Mannoni, Meubles et ensembles style 1900, Paris, 1968, pp. 49, 59
Alastair Duncan, Louis Majorelle, Master of Art Nouveau Design, New York, 1991, n. 46 et pp. 165 et 168
L'école de Nancy, 1889-1909, Art Nouveau et industries d'art, catalogue d'exposition Musée des Beaux-Arts, Nancy, 24 avril - 26 juillet 1999, p. 162
Paul Greenhalgh, Art Nouveau 1890-1914, Londres, 2000, p. 44
Majorelle-Nancy, Décoration d'intérieurs, catalogue des ateliers Majorelle, Nancy, 1910, p. 56
Edith Mannoni, Meubles et ensembles style 1900, Paris, 1968, pp. 49, 59
Alastair Duncan, Louis Majorelle, Master of Art Nouveau Design, New York, 1991, n. 46 et pp. 165 et 168
L'école de Nancy, 1889-1909, Art Nouveau et industries d'art, catalogue d'exposition Musée des Beaux-Arts, Nancy, 24 avril - 26 juillet 1999, p. 162
Paul Greenhalgh, Art Nouveau 1890-1914, Londres, 2000, p. 44
Condition
FR – Bon état général. Le plateau supérieur présente plusieurs fines craquelures au placage et quelques infirmes rayures d’usage. Quelques petits enfoncements aux arêtes sur l’ensemble du meubles. Quelques petites restaurations aux arêtes. Maroquin d’origine présentant plusieurs tâches, enfoncements et griffures dues à l’âge et l’utilisation de la pièce. Ensemble en bon état, cohérent avec l’âge et l’utilisation de la pièce.
EN- Good overall condition. The desk top with some light cracks on the veneer, and some minor scratches consistent with use. Some little dents on the edges. Some restorations on the edges. Original leather with some dirt, dents and scratches consistent with age and use. Good overall condition, consistent with the age and the use of the piece.
"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."