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An Empire style gilt-bronze mounted mahogany and opera fantastico marble console First quarter 20th century, in the manner of François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- height 43 1/4 in.; width 5 ft. 2 3/4 in.; depth 26 1/2 in.
- 110 cm; 159.5 cm; 67.5cm
the rectangular marble top above a frieze mounted with female masks and leaf cast rosettes, raised on winged female chimera supports on stepped bases, the back set with a rectangular mirror plate.
Condition
The marble with the usual minor chips to edges and light scratches to surface. Tarnishing and dirt to gilt bronze. The original beveled mirror plate with pitting to mercury backing. Overall in good condition with the usual minor scratches, dents and nicks to veneers and carcass consistent with age and use. The banding top behind marble with scratches possibly due to supporting the mirror.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
The present console is closely related to a model executed in May 1809 for the second Salon for the Empress Josephine at the Palace Tuileries. Although the female chimera supports on the original model lack the basket on their heads, the scale and large rectangular block feet and supports are arguably derived from this model.
François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter (1770-1841)