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Bureau en placage de bois de violette d'époque Régence, estampillé N.BERTHELMI
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 EUR
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Description
- Haut. 79 cm, larg. 132 cm, prof. 64 cm
- Height 31 in; width 52 in; depth 25 1/4 in
ouvrant à deux tiroirs en ceinture ; riche ornementation de bronze doré : chutes d'angles à masques et fleurs, poignées, entrées de serrure et sabots ; dessus de cuir ; ( petits manques et accidents, roulettes associées)
Condition
Illustration is slightly too clear. The varnish has turned darker.
The leather top extensively scratched and torn due to shrinkage cracks.
Losses to the veneer in places. The front side is slightly sun-bleached. The veneer is flacking in places.
Beautiful bronzes are tarnished and rubbed. The giltbronze lockplate of the right drawer needs to be refixed.
Minor traces of woodworm on the reverse of the desk top.
As stated in the catalogue, castors added later.
Interesting desk which would benefit from a restoration.
"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
Nicolas Berthelmi, ébéniste reçu maître en 1735
Ce petit bureau plat de proportions assez inhabituelles s'inscrit parfaitement dans la production des ébénistes tels que Gérard, Doirat ou Lieutaud, très actifs sous la Régence. Il est probable que Berthelmi, accédant à la maîtrise en 1735, se soit largement inspiré des réalisations de ses illustres contemporains. Ce modèle de bronze à masque de femme ornant les chutes a été assez largement utilisé à cette période.