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A gilt-bronze mounted flammed mahogany bookcase, Louis XVI, stamped F. SCHEY A gilt-bronze mounted flammed mahogany bookcase, Louis XVI, stamped F. SCHEY
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- Cuba mahogany, gilt-bronze
- Haut. 178, larg. 85 cm, prof. 35 cm; Height 70 in, width 33 1/2 in, depth 13 3/4 in
with two doors, on tapered legs
Provenance
Collection of Jean Nicolaÿ
Beaussant and Lefèvre, Paris, 17 November 2000, lot 142
Beaussant and Lefèvre, Paris, 17 November 2000, lot 142
Exhibited
« Grands ébénistes et menuisiers parisiens du XVIIIe siècle », musée des Arts décoratifs, Paris, 1955-1956, n°288
Condition
The illustration of the catalogue is accurate despite being a little bit too orange.
Good restored condition.
There are the inevitable minor dents, marks and scratches due to age and use.
The gilding of the ormolu mounts is in good overall condition. The lower left hand side mount of the left door needs to be refixed. The gilt-bronze ribbons around the escutcheons are probably associated.
There are scratches and ancient nails holes around the escutcheons.
The shelves of the inside are later.
Elegant bookcase in good 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. 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."
Catalogue Note
Fidelis Schey, cabinetmaker reçu maître in 1777