L12308

/

Lot 65
  • 65

A French gilt-bronze-mounted parcel-gilt and ebonised steel bed, designed by Emilio Terry In Empire Style, 20th century

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • ebonisissed steel
  • 116cm high., 126cm wide.192cm long; 3ft. 9¾in., 4ft. 1½in., 6ft. 3½in.
with a rectanguar pierced head and foot board surmounted by a triangular pediment inset with a roundel and star motif with urn finials

Condition

Some very minor chips and flaking to paint decoration. The bed and would need some restoration to make it stable.
"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

A related bed with a baldaquin attributed to Jacques-Antoine Courbin and late 18th century was sold as lot 364, Christie's, London, 9th December 2009, originally part of the celebrated collection of Luzy de Lammermoor sold Sotheby's, Monaco, 26th-27th February 1992, lot 298.