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Léon Jallot
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- A fine cabinet
- each cupboard door branded with the Jallot 'LJ' monogram to the reverse
- cherry and burr elm veneered, gilt bronze
- 185.5cm. high by 196.5cm. wide by 44.5cm. deep;
- 6ft 1in., 6ft 5¼in., 1ft 5½in.
cherry and burr elm veneered, gilt bronze, carved with stylized foliage with gilt bronze scarab mounts and moth handles, enclosing two glass shelves, the panelled doors each enclosing four adjustable shelves
Provenance
Christie's Geneva, 17 November 1991, lot 52
Literature
Alastair Duncan, The Paris Salons 1895-1914, vol. III, Woodbridge, 1996, p. 314 (for a 1912 photograph of another example in situ)
Condition
An impressive piece of high quality. Slightly darker and less yellow than the catalogue illustration suggests. Finely carved and detailed. Old marks and scratches consistent with age and use. Glazed door enclosing later light fitting, not tested or guaranteed for electricity. Minor old marks and scratches in places, consistent with age and use. Traces of water stains to lower left side. With two keys. A fine piece in good condition, ready for display.
"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."