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Three pairs of green and silver mirrored, panelled doors, designed by Stéphane Boudin of Jansen 1935-6
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- pine/beech, glass
- 320cm. high, 69cm. wide; 10ft. 6in.; 2ft. 3in.
in Bavarian Rococo style, together with the lining of a niche with conforming decoration
Provenance
Commissioned by Chips Channon (1897-1958) in 1935-6 for the Dining Room at 5 Belgrave Square
Condition
These doors will require professional workshop. They will also require new hinges. The high quality silvered metal lock plates are tranished. There is distress from storage evidenced throughout. Gallery inspection is seriously recommended.
Each door measures
318.5cm. High approx.
69cm. Wide
There is one set with a smooth plain surface to the reverse.
There is one set with simple mouldings to the reverse.
There is one set with mirrors to both sides.
"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
On 26th February 1938 'Country Life' writes in its article about the dining room at Chips Channon's Belgrave Square residence: "Above the mirrored doors, which have beautifully chased silver locks, are paintings...."