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Lot 24
  • 24

Edgar Brandt

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description

  • Edgar Brandt
  • Coffre, 1927
  • Estampillé E Brandt France à l'avant du couvercle, et porte l'inscription A sa majesté Fouad 1er, Roi d'Egypte - Hommage très respectueux du Comité des Affaires Françaises et les Français d'Egypte - Paris, le 24 octobre 1927 sur le devant du coffret
  • wrough iron and Rio rosewood
  • Hauteur : 22 cm (8 5/8 in.) Côté : 53 cm (20 7/8 in.)
de forme carrée en fer forgé, la partie supérieure ajourée à décor de feuilles stylisées, l'intérieur en palissandre de Rio

Provenance

Collection privée, le Caire

Condition

Assez bon état général. Plusieurs traces de salissures et d'oxydation sur la partie ajoutée formant le couvercle. Piqûres à la niquelure des partie latérales et de la base sur l'ensemble de la surface et traces de rouille aux parties crénelées sous la plinthe. Quelques feuilles du décor abimées ou manquantes, certaines restaurées. Overall good condition. Some traces of dirtiness and oxidizing to the openwork top. Minor spots to the nickel of the sides and to the base over the entire surface and traces of rust to the lower edge. A few leaves of the decoration damaged or missing, some of them restored.
"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

Ce précieux coffre qui contenait un livre commémoratif signé par le Premier Ministre Francais de l'époque, Raymond Poincaré fut offert au Roi Fouad 1er à l`Hôtel Claridge à Paris, le 24 octobre 1927.