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Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
- Dressing Stool
ébène de macassar, ivory and fabric upholstery
Provenance
Arlene Meyer Cohen, New York
Doyle's New York, October 8, 2008, lot 1126
Literature
Florence Camard, Jacques Émile Ruhlmann, Paris, 2009, pp. 134, 147 (for related examples)
Condition
Overall in very good condition. The wood frame with some minor scratches. With later upholstery showing signs of light fading and some fraying to the piping along the bottom edge, as seen in the catalogue illustration. The ivory sabot with some minor yellowing.
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.