Lot 20
  • 20

Léon Jallot

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description

  • A library suite
  • branded 'LJ' designer's monogram to underside of each piece
  • desk: 94cm. high by 95cm. wide by 62cm. deep, chairs: 93cm. high, table: 85cm. wide;
  • 3ft 1in., 3ft 1 1/2 in., 2ft 1/2 in., 3ft 1/2 in., 3ft 1 1/2 in.
comprising: Desk, Centre Table and a pair of Chairs, walnut and burr walnut with carved decoration, the chairs upholstered in blue velvet

Condition

An attractive suite of good overall appearance. Pieces are slightly richer red in tone than the illustration suggests. Pieces have been repolished. Old marks and scratches in places. Desk has a new tooled leather writing inset and attractive floral cast bronze drawer handles and escutcheons. Table with a glass inset and quarter veneered top. Chairs have been re-upholstered in blue fabric. An appealing suite which is ready for display and use.
"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."