A pair of Louis XVI style ebony, engraved brass and pewter, tortoiseshell 'Boulle' marquetry meuble d'Appui, by Henri Dasson (1825-1896), Paris, one circa 1875, the other dated 1878
A pair of Louis XVI style ebony, engraved brass and pewter, tortoiseshell 'Boulle' marquetry meuble d'Appui, by Henri Dasson (1825-1896), Paris, one circa 1875, the other dated 1878
each with a campan rubané breakfront marble top above a central cupboard door beneath a medallion with the effigy to Louis XVI inscribed LVDOVICVS XIV D.G. FRAN ET NAV REX, and veneered to the reverse in rosewood with ebony bandings and opening to one shelf, the sides each fitted with four drawers, one stamped three times HENRY DASSON, the other stamped twice HENRY DASSON/1878.
Height 44⅝in; width 30½in; prof 20½in; Haut. 113,3 cm, larg. 77,5 cm, prof. 51,1 cm
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Importante paire de meubles d'appui en placage d'ébène et marqueterie Boulle d'écaille, laiton et étain de style Louis XVI, l'un vers 1875 et l'autre daté 1878
Henry Dasson (1825-1896)
la marqueterie ornée aussi de poirier et noyer sur un bâti en chêne, le vantail central orné d'un portrait en médaillon de Louis XVI portant l'inscription LVDOVICVS XIV D.G. FRAN ET NAV REX, les côtés ouvrant par quatre tiroirs, un meuble estampillé trois fois HENRY DASSON, l'autre estampillé HENRY DASSON/1878, dessus de marbre Campan rubané
Height 44⅝ in; width 30½ in; prof 20½ in; Haut. 113,3 cm, larg. 77,5 cm, prof. 51,1 cm
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Condition Report:
Please note that these cabinets are sold as a near pair. The dimension are slightly different.
Good overall condition despite the inevitable minor scratches and marks due to age and use. The gilding is slightly tarnished and rubbed. A few minor hair
cracks to the tortoiseshell veneer of a central door. A few minor traces of
humidity on the ebony veneer especially on the lateral sides.
Nice quality.
Ready to display.
"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 hemselves 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."
Provenance:
Sotheby's, New York, 19th century Furniture, Sculpture, Ceramics, and Works of Art, 20 April 2007, lot 213 (360 000 $)
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A pair of Louis XVI style ebony, engraved brass and pewter, tortoiseshell 'Boulle' marquetry meuble d'Appui, by Henri Dasson (1825-1896), Paris, one circa 1875, the other dated 1878
each with a campan rubané breakfront marble top above a central cupboard door beneath a medallion with the effigy to Louis XVI inscribed LVDOVICVS XIV D.G. FRAN ET NAV REX, and veneered to the reverse in rosewood with ebony bandings and opening to one shelf, the sides each fitted with four drawers, one stamped three times HENRY DASSON, the other stamped twice HENRY DASSON/1878.
Height 44⅝in; width 30½in; prof 20½in; Haut. 113,3 cm, larg. 77,5 cm, prof. 51,1 cm
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Importante paire de meubles d'appui en placage d'ébène et marqueterie Boulle d'écaille, laiton et étain de style Louis XVI, l'un vers 1875 et l'autre daté 1878
Henry Dasson (1825-1896)
la marqueterie ornée aussi de poirier et noyer sur un bâti en chêne, le vantail central orné d'un portrait en médaillon de Louis XVI portant l'inscription LVDOVICVS XIV D.G. FRAN ET NAV REX, les côtés ouvrant par quatre tiroirs, un meuble estampillé trois fois HENRY DASSON, l'autre estampillé HENRY DASSON/1878, dessus de marbre Campan rubané
Height 44⅝ in; width 30½ in; prof 20½ in; Haut. 113,3 cm, larg. 77,5 cm, prof. 51,1 cm
(2)
Condition Report:
Please note that these cabinets are sold as a near pair. The dimension are slightly different.
Good overall condition despite the inevitable minor scratches and marks due to age and use. The gilding is slightly tarnished and rubbed. A few minor hair
cracks to the tortoiseshell veneer of a central door. A few minor traces of
humidity on the ebony veneer especially on the lateral sides.
Nice quality.
Ready to display.
"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 hemselves 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."
Provenance:
Sotheby's, New York, 19th century Furniture, Sculpture, Ceramics, and Works of Art, 20 April 2007, lot 213 (360 000 $)
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