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Grohé Frères 1808-1885 A LARGE NAPOLÉON III GILT BRONZE MOUNTED PLUM PUDDING MAHOGANY CONSOLE EN ENFILADE Paris, circa 1875
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- Grohé Frères
- bronze mahogany
- height 51 in.; width 8 ft. 1½ in.; depth 21 in.
- 129.5 cm; 248 cm; 53.5 cm
of breakfronted form, fitted with three frieze drawers, all stamped GROHE/A PARIS and stamped twice to the back GROHE/A PARIS
Condition
Overall in good condition and impressive scale. Quality consistent with high end Parisian manufacturing by Grohe Freres and with the usual tarnishing to gilt bronze. Nicks, dents and scratches to veneer.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
The establishment of Grohé Frères was started in 1829 in Paris by two brothers, Guillaume and Jean-Michel. Their styles resembled the Louis XVI fashion, but they also created pieces incorporating different tastes. This highly successful Parisian company had as its patrons the French Royal households, as well as H. M. Queen Victoria. The firm took part in all major exhibitions from 1834 to 1878 and won the highest distinctions; Guillaume was given the Chevalier de la Légion d'honneur in 1849. The company closed in 1884 and cleared the workshop stock at auction in February of that same year. Pieces by Grohé Frères are now in the permanent collections of leading French museums.