- 519
An orbicular diorite topped bronze guéridon table Restauration, circa 1825
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- marble, bronze
- 69.5cm. high, 73.5cm. diameter; 2ft. 3¼in, 2ft. 4¾in.
with a segmentally veneered orbicular diorite top within a berried-laurel leaf border on a flaring baluster acanthus leaf stem on three splayed griffin feet; on brass castors
Condition
A rare piece in overall good condition. There are some very minor hairline cracks in the marble top and some very minor chips and there are some very minor sections of infill but these are hardly noticable due to the mottling in the marble. There are some very minor scratches to the bronze with a couple of very minor grooves to the border of the top and some very minor rubbing to the legs. The top is most attractive and the quality of the casting is very good.
"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
Comparative Literature:
Gérard Hubert and Nicole Hubert, Musée national des Châteaux de Malmaison et de Bois Préau, Paris, 1986, p. 72 and p. 74, for a pair of vases in the Bedroom of Napoleon, in orbicular diorite (formerly in the Château de Malmaison). The mine where this orbicular diorite is mined is situated near Olmeto in Corsica which was discovered in 1785 and was mined from the begining of the 19th century. It was also known as napoleonite or corsite after Corsica where it was mined.
Gérard Hubert and Nicole Hubert, Musée national des Châteaux de Malmaison et de Bois Préau, Paris, 1986, p. 72 and p. 74, for a pair of vases in the Bedroom of Napoleon, in orbicular diorite (formerly in the Château de Malmaison). The mine where this orbicular diorite is mined is situated near Olmeto in Corsica which was discovered in 1785 and was mined from the begining of the 19th century. It was also known as napoleonite or corsite after Corsica where it was mined.
A pair of vases in orbicular diorite is in the Corsican Museum in Corte, illustrated by Jacques Dubarry de Lassale, Utilisation des marbres. Ed. Vial S.D. p 235.
A vase in this material was sold in these Rooms, 5th July 2006, lot 230 (£90,000). A pair of pedestals faced with this orbicular diorite was sold in the sale of Ariane Dandois, Sotheby's, New York, 26th October 2007, Vol. II, lot 687 ($49,000).