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Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
- Armchair, circa 1925
- Branded Ruhlmann on the underside
- ébène de macassar
- 90 x 50 x 57 cm ; 35 1/2 x 19 5/8 x 22 1/2 in.
Macassar ebony, upholstery
Provenance
Private collection, Paris
Literature
Florence Camard, Ruhlmann, Paris, 1983, pp. 173 and 267 for a related example
Condition
Fairly good condition overall.
A few scattered surface scratches and some thin cracks in the veneer, consistent with age and use, including two more significant ones with some small chips of veneer : on the inside of the proper left armrest and on the bottom of the proper right foot. The veneer on the bottom of the proper right foot has most likely already been re-fixed.
On the proper right armrest, two restorations on the veneer : a square-shaped one of approximately 3 x 3 cm, and an other one all around the armrest on approximately 1 to 3 cm of width.
A screw holding the metallic sabot of the proper right front leg is missing. The sabot is not moving and has most likely been fixed to the leg.
"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."