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Julien-Nicolas Rivart
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Grand cabinet, circa 1851
- Mounts marked VP beneath a crown, the coat of arms inscribed FIT VIA VI
- kingwood, mahogany, porcelain, gilt brass, ebony, ebonised fruitwood
- 227 x 249 x 48.5 cm. ( 89 ½ x 98 x 19 ¼ in.)
the mounts by Victor Paillard
mahogany, kingwood, porcelain, gilt-bronze, ebony
mahogany, kingwood, porcelain, gilt-bronze, ebony
Provenance
Universal Exhibition, London, 1851
Edmond, 9th Duke de Caumont La Force by descent
Christie's, London, 21 March 2002, lot 24
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Edmond, 9th Duke de Caumont La Force by descent
Christie's, London, 21 March 2002, lot 24
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Exhibited
The Great Exhibition, Crystal Palace London, 1851
Literature
R. Hunt, Synopsis ou revue sommaire des produits de l'industrie de l'Exposition Universelle de 1851, London, 1851, p.90 the present lot discussed
Denise Ledoux-Lebard, Le Mobilier Français du XIX Siècle, Paris, 1989, pp. 557-558 for information on the maker
Werner Adriaenssens et al, Roberto Polo: The Eye, London, 2011, pp. 152-156, illustrated
Marc Maison and Emmanuelle Arnauld, Masterpieces of Marquetry in the 19th century, Patents, Dijon, 2012, pp. 32 - 47, illustrated
Denise Ledoux-Lebard, Le Mobilier Français du XIX Siècle, Paris, 1989, pp. 557-558 for information on the maker
Werner Adriaenssens et al, Roberto Polo: The Eye, London, 2011, pp. 152-156, illustrated
Marc Maison and Emmanuelle Arnauld, Masterpieces of Marquetry in the 19th century, Patents, Dijon, 2012, pp. 32 - 47, illustrated
Condition
Overall in good condition, fitted with three cabinets each enclosing a mahogany lined interior with an adjustable shelf. The ebonised exterior with some old marks and scratches commensurate with age and use. The gilt bronze mounts have some minor wear and very small areas of oxidisation. The ceramic marquetry to the front is slightly uplifted from its kingwood background but is completely secure. There are some areas of filling surrounded the ceramic inlay. The ceramic figure to the left of the cabinet has a secure crack to an are of drapery near the arm.
"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."