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Commode en laque de Coromandel, bois noirci et bronze doré de style Louis XV, vers 1870-1875, signée SORMANI PARIS / 10 rue Charlot
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 EUR
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Description
- lacquer giltbronze
- Haut. 95 cm, larg. 162 cm, prof. 60 cm
- Height 37 1/3 in; width 63 3/4 in; depth 23 1/3 in
à décor de personnages en façade et de fleurs sur les côtés dans des encadrements de bronze doré, la façade ouvrant à deux tiroirs ; dessus de marbre portor
Condition
Illustration is quite accurate.
General good condition, except tiny edge chips to the lacquer on the partition between the two drawers and few small pieces of varnish missing on the right side (where varnish imitates Chinese lacquer).
Very fine quality of bronze mounts; gilding in good condition, as well as the elegant marble top.
Beautiful example of Sormani's furniture, with an imposing look and harmonious design.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Paul Sormani (1817-1877) établit son activité en 1847 au 7 cimetière Saint-Nicolas à Paris, puis déménagea en 1854 au 114 rue du Temple, et enfin au 10 rue Charlot en 1867. Lors de l’Exposition Universelle de la même année, son travail fut décrit en ces termes : « Toute sa production révèle une qualité d’exécution de tout premier ordre ». Lorsque Sormani mourut, son fils Paul-Charles reprit l’affaire aux côtés de sa mère et en 1878 changea le nom de la société en Sormani Veuve Paul & fils.
Parmi les meubles en laque de Sormani, les commodes demeurent bien plus rares que les bibliothèques ou les bas d'armoire. Une commode en laque et placage de bois de violette fut vendue à Paris, étude Millon, le 14 décembre 2007, lot 141.
Parmi les meubles en laque de Sormani, les commodes demeurent bien plus rares que les bibliothèques ou les bas d'armoire. Une commode en laque et placage de bois de violette fut vendue à Paris, étude Millon, le 14 décembre 2007, lot 141.