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Hector Guimard
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 EUR
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Description
- Hector Guimard
- Paire de chaises, vers 1900-1910
Pearwood
- Hauteur : 97,5 cm (38 3/8 in.) Largeur : 42 cm (16 ¼ in.) Profondeur : 41 (16 in.)
en poirier sculpté et mouluré, de forme sinueuse, le dossier relié à l'assise par deux montants moulurés latéraux et par un motif sculpté en virgule au centre, les dossiers et assises garnis de cuir vert estampé, les dossiers estampés d'un monogramme, quatres pieds moulurés
Provenance
Galerie Impulsion-B., Nicolas Borsje, Paris
Literature
Georges Vigne et Felipe Ferré, Hector Guimard, éd. Charles Moreau, Paris, 2003, p. 186 et 187
Alastair Duncan, Louis C. Tiffany, The Garden Museum Collection, éd. Antique Collectors' Club, Woodbridge, 2004, p. 606
Alastair Duncan, Louis C. Tiffany, The Garden Museum Collection, éd. Antique Collectors' Club, Woodbridge, 2004, p. 606
Condition
Good overall condition
A few worm holes at the upper part of the back of one chair; two restorations at the back of the back, one presenting a crack and the other one presenting a new part of wood in a triangular shape. Some tiny dents, bumps and scratches along the edges of the back, the seat and the feet. Some slight openings at joints. The leather of the seats and backs presents some slight scratches, a few small dents and stains consistent with normal age and use. The nails of the lower part of one back is slightly lifted on approximatly 10 cm
Bon état général
Quelques trous de vers sur la partie supérieure du dossier d'une chaise ; deux restaurations au dos du même dossier : l'une présentant une craquelure et l'autre un remplacement de bois de forme triangulaire. Plusieurs petits enfoncement, quelques coups et griffures le long des arêtes du dossier, de l'assise et des pieds. Les différentes jonction de la structure légèrement écartées. Le cuir de l'assise et du dossier présentent des griffures légères, quelques petits enfoncements et tâches, d'usage. Le cloutement d'un dossier légèrement soulevé sur environ 10 cm.
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.