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Jules Leleu
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Jules Leleu
- Occasional Table
- impressed with facsimilie signature J. Leleu
- burr walnut veneer over mahogany, with ivory inlay
Provenance
Galerie Claude Art Deco, Cologne
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2011
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2011
Literature
Mobilier et Décoration, Paris, September, 1926, p. 67
Viviane Jutheau, Jules et André Leleu, Neuchâtel, 1996, p. 40
Françoise Siriex, The House of Leleu: Classic French Style for a Modern World 1920-1973, New York, 2008, p. 134
Viviane Jutheau, Jules et André Leleu, Neuchâtel, 1996, p. 40
Françoise Siriex, The House of Leleu: Classic French Style for a Modern World 1920-1973, New York, 2008, p. 134
Condition
Very good condition overall, consistent with age and gentle use. 3 hairline cracks running width-wise across the top surface, with two hairline cracks running width-wise across the bottom shelf surface. Further scattered hairline cracks to the veneer on both surfaces which are not visually distracting. A dark scuff to the lower edge of the top surface approximately 5 cm across. A section of veneer to the side of the top surface has been replaced and measures approximately 2.5 x 6 cm. Minor nicks and scratches throughout the outer edges of upper and lower surfaces. Two small nicks and one minor scratch to the wood of one 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."