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Alphonse-Gustave Giroux, 1775-1848 A hardstone and gilt-bronze mounted ebonized and parquetry humidor circa 1855
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- Alphonse-Gustave Giroux
- ebony, gilt bronze, hardstone
- height 8 in.; width 11 1/2 in.; depth 8 1/2 in.
- 20 cm; 29 cm; 30 cm
mounted with jasper, agate, bloodstone and carnelian cabochons, opening to a fitted interior with silver and bronze accoutrements, above four drawers fitted for cigars, the engraved lockplate signed Alph Giroux Paris
Condition
Overall good original condition and presentation. A few light scratches to case and wear to gilt on bronze mounts consistent with age, use, and atmospheric conditions. The velvet interior with some fading, and the cigar trays each with shrinkage splits to interior. The parquetry to the interior is in excellent condition.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
François-Simon-Alphonse Giroux (d. 1848) founded the Giroux dynasty in 1799 at 7, rue du Coq-Saint-Honoré, Paris. Dealing predominantly in high quality luxury goods such as glove boxes, caskets for weddings, paintings and stationary. The firm was following in the footsteps of the 18th century marchand merciers. Louis XVIII and Charles X are recorded as clients of the firm. In 1838, the company was taken over by Giroux's two sons, Alphonse-Gustave (1810 - 1886) and André (1801 - 1879), who under the name of M. Giroux Fils, further extended the business, showing and frequently winning medals at the Exposition des Produits de l'Industrie Française. Their most famous patron was Napoléon III (1808 – 1870) who bought a writing desk form the firm at the 1855 Universalle Exhibiiton. In 1867 the business was taken over by Pierre-Ferdinand Duvinage and Harinkouke.