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Henri Simmen and Eugénie O'Kin
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 EUR
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Description
- Vase with cover, circa 1925
- Signed HSim on the underside
- stoneware, Brazilian rosewood (Dalbergia nigra) and ivory
- 18,5 x 24 x 15,5 cm ; 7 1/4 x 9 1/2 x 6 1/8 in
glazed stoneware with carved Brazilian rosewood and ivory stopper
Provenance
Galerie Rouard, Paris
Collection Jules Dormeuil, France and thence by descent
Collection Jules Dormeuil, France and thence by descent
Literature
Georges Rémon, "Les Grès de Simmen", Mobilier et Décoration, February 1930, illustrated p. 90
Condition
Good overall condition.
Light wear to the glaze under the lid. The hippopotamus ivory has turned slightly yellow over time. It presents with some cracks, inherent to the material and visible on the catalogue illustration. The wood on the lid is slightly dried overall and presents with a few stains and a darker flaw. This lot has been inspected under UV light.
"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."