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Gustave Serrurier-Bovy
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- 'Silex' Armoire, designed circa 1905
- Poplar, Metal
- 220 x 165 x 48.5 cm. (86 5/8 x 65 x 19 1/8 in.)
executed by Serrurier-Bovy et Cie, Liège
stencilled poplar, painted iron
stencilled poplar, painted iron
Literature
Jacques-Grégoire Watelet, Cahiers Henry van de Velde, no. 11, Brussels, 1970, pp. 12-13 for the smaller element of this model
Jacques-Grégoire Watelet, Serrurier Bovy: De l'Art Nouveau à l'Art Déco, Brussels, 1986, p. 87 as above
Françoise Bigot du Mesnil du Buisson, Etienne du Mesnil du Buisson, Gustave Serrurier-Bovy: A Visionary Designer, 1858-1910, Dijon, 2008, p. 175 for the larger element of this model
Werner Adriaenssens et al, Roberto Polo: The Eye, London, 2011, pp. 364-365, illustrated
Jacques-Grégoire Watelet, Serrurier Bovy: De l'Art Nouveau à l'Art Déco, Brussels, 1986, p. 87 as above
Françoise Bigot du Mesnil du Buisson, Etienne du Mesnil du Buisson, Gustave Serrurier-Bovy: A Visionary Designer, 1858-1910, Dijon, 2008, p. 175 for the larger element of this model
Werner Adriaenssens et al, Roberto Polo: The Eye, London, 2011, pp. 364-365, illustrated
Condition
Overall very good condition consistent with age and gentle use. The door panels are slightly concave with minor staining of the wood surrounding some of the hardware screws. Sensitive and professional restoration has been executed on the armoire, with some sections of the bases replaced and some of the stencilling 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."
"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."