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Joseph-Émmanuel Zwiener fl. circa 1875-1900 A gilt-bronze mounted kingwood quarter-veneered table à thé Circa 1885-90, all bronze mounts cast after designs by Léon Messagé
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- Joseph-Émmanuel Zwiener
- bronze and kingwood
- height 33 1/4 in.; width 38 3/4 in.; depth 22 1/4 in.
- 84.5 cm; 98.5 cm; 56.5 cm
removable four legged tea tray, the table fitted with a pair of Zephir mask-cast handles, the frieze fitted with two drawers.
Condition
Overall in good condition with the usual minor scratches, dents and nicks to veneers and carcass consistent with age and use. Slight tarnishing to gilt-bronze in places. Traces of bruises and two veneer replacements beneath the legs of upper removable structure.
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
An idendical model was supplied by Zwiener to Kaiser Wilhelm II for the Schloss Neues Palais, Sans Souci, Potsdam circa 1895. For a note on Zwiener please see the preceding lot.