- 24
Victor Courtray
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- A side table
- 70.5cm. high by 84cm. wide (closed) by 44cm. deep;
- 2ft 3 3/4 in., 2ft 9 1/8 in., 1ft 5 1/4 in.
mahogany, with three articulated shelves and a frieze drawer
Provenance
With Galerie du Passage, Paris
Literature
Related design:
Encyclopedia de Metiers d'Art, Editions Albert Morancé, n.d., pl.44
Les Echos des Industries D'Art, October 1927, no.27, p.18
Condition
A decorative piece. Small areas of veneer have been restored, such as to the corners and back edge of top. Piece has been repolished. 10cm long section of blemishing to the patina to the left side of the top, visible in the illustration. Of good structural condition and of good overall appearance. The shelves rotate back into the body of the piece. Old marks and scratches consistent with age 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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
A closely related L-shaped example was offered Sotheby's New York, 20th Century Decorative Arts, 7th November 1992, lot 376.