- 273
Émile Gallé
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- �mile Gall�
- Pair of bedside cabinets
- carved fruitwood with marquetry inlay, marble lined interior
Provenance
Sale: Sotheby Parke Bernet Monaco S.A., Arts Décoratifs Styles 1900 et 1925, 23 June 1979, part lot 273
Acquired directly from the above
Condition
Colour is darker and less orange than suggested by catalogue illustration. Generally the cabinets are worn. The example on the left in the catalogue illustration has significant cracking, marks and stains to the top, the handle is not fixed in place, and the marble to the inside is stained. The example on the right has restoration to the top and remains marked, scratched and uneven.
"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."