- 17
Carlo Bugatti
Estimate
25,000 - 30,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- CARLO BUGATTI
- Paire de chaises, vers 1902
- Chacune porte un cartouche en métal avec l'inscription Marca deposita Bugatti Carlo encastré dans la ceinture de l'assise
- wood, parchment and copper
- Hauteur : 91 cm (35 3/4 in.) Largeur : 43,5 cm (17 1/8 in.) Profondeur : 40,4 cm (15 7/8 in.)
la structure en bois gainé de parchemin partiellement peint rehaussé de plaques de cuivre et laiton à décor repoussé, le dossier pivotant
Literature
Philippe Dejean, Carlo-Rembrandt-Ettore-Jean Bugatti, éd. Rizzoli, New York, 1982, p.87 pour un modèle similaire
Hugh Conway, Hervé van Fersen et al, Die Bugattis, Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg, 1983, p. 98 pour un modèle similaire
Hermann Sturm, Ausgefallene Schönheit, Carlo Bugatti Exotismus Entwürfe des Diversen, éd. Anabas, Franfort, 2005, p. 52
Hugh Conway, Hervé van Fersen et al, Die Bugattis, Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg, 1983, p. 98 pour un modèle similaire
Hermann Sturm, Ausgefallene Schönheit, Carlo Bugatti Exotismus Entwürfe des Diversen, éd. Anabas, Franfort, 2005, p. 52
Condition
Bon état général.
Le parchemin de l'une des deux assises restauré. Une des chaises présente de nombreux anciens trous de vers, surtout au niveau des bords de l'assise, l'autre quelques-uns.
Les parties en cuivre et en laiton nettoyées et présentent quelques petits traces d'oxydation. Le décor redoré. Plusieurs petites restaurations éparses au parchemin.
Good overall condition.
The vellum of one of the seats restored. One of the chairs presents some old worm holes, especially along the edges, the other one presents some holes.
The copper and brass parts have been cleaned and present some traces of oxidizing. The gilding of the decor refreshed. Some minor sparse restorations to the vellum.
"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."