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ÉMILE GALLÉ | La Berce des Prés or Ombelles chair, circa 1902
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description
- Émile Gallé
- La Berce des Prés or Ombelles chair, circa 1902
- Signed Gallé on one leg
- 95,6 x 48,1 x 49,8 cm ; 37 5/8 x 19 x 19 5/8 in.
carved walnut and cane
Provenance
Private European collection
Literature
For cane chairs :
Emile Hinzelin, "Les Salons de 1903", La Lorraine Artiste, July 15, 1903, p. 215
Philippe Thiébaut, Orsay, les Arts décoratifs, Paris, 2003, p. 107
François Le Tacon, Emile Gallé, L'Amour de l'Art, Paris, 2008, p. 191
Alastair Duncan and Georges de Bartha, Gallé Furniture, Woodbridge, 2012, p. 123
Emile Hinzelin, "Les Salons de 1903", La Lorraine Artiste, July 15, 1903, p. 215
Philippe Thiébaut, Orsay, les Arts décoratifs, Paris, 2003, p. 107
François Le Tacon, Emile Gallé, L'Amour de l'Art, Paris, 2008, p. 191
Alastair Duncan and Georges de Bartha, Gallé Furniture, Woodbridge, 2012, p. 123
Condition
Good overall condition. The wood presents with some scattered scratches and minute dents, all consistent with age and use. The backrest presents two previous restoration (infilled cracks at the junction between the stile and the flower shape element). The frontseat presents with a previous restoration (infilled chip).
"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."