A pair of mahogany and patinated wood snoocker benches, Empire, attributed to Jacob Desmalter (1770 – 1841) | Paire de bancs de billards en acajou et bois patiné d'époque Empire, attribués à Jacob Desmalter (1770 – 1841)
A pair of mahogany and patinated wood snoocker benches, Empire, attributed to Jacob Desmalter (1770 – 1841)
with a pierced and crossed back ; the legs in shape of winged monopodia lioness ; on a plain rectangular base
Height 31½in. width 64½in. prof 19¾in ; Haut. 80cm, larg. 164cm, prof. 50cm
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Paire de bancs de billards en acajou et bois patiné d'époque Empire, attribués à Jacob Desmalter (1770 – 1841)
le dossier ajouré à double motif en "x", reposant sur des montants en forme de tête de lionne ailée terminés par des griffes et pieds sabres à l'arrière ; base rectangulaire ; (restauration)
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To request a condition report for this lot, please contact Brice.Foisil@sothebys.com
"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."
Provenance:
By repute this pair belonged to Princess Mathilde Bonaparte, daughter of Jerome Bonaparte, nice of Napoleon I.
Nearly identical benches, but executed in bronze and in a larger scale, are located in the Palais de Justice in Paris.
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Des bancs comparables plus grands et ornés de lions en bronze patiné sont conservés au Palais de Justice de Paris.
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A pair of mahogany and patinated wood snoocker benches, Empire, attributed to Jacob Desmalter (1770 – 1841)
with a pierced and crossed back ; the legs in shape of winged monopodia lioness ; on a plain rectangular base
Height 31½in. width 64½in. prof 19¾in ; Haut. 80cm, larg. 164cm, prof. 50cm
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Paire de bancs de billards en acajou et bois patiné d'époque Empire, attribués à Jacob Desmalter (1770 – 1841)
le dossier ajouré à double motif en "x", reposant sur des montants en forme de tête de lionne ailée terminés par des griffes et pieds sabres à l'arrière ; base rectangulaire ; (restauration)
Condition Report:
To request a condition report for this lot, please contact Brice.Foisil@sothebys.com
"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."
Provenance:
By repute this pair belonged to Princess Mathilde Bonaparte, daughter of Jerome Bonaparte, nice of Napoleon I.
Nearly identical benches, but executed in bronze and in a larger scale, are located in the Palais de Justice in Paris.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Des bancs comparables plus grands et ornés de lions en bronze patiné sont conservés au Palais de Justice de Paris.
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