Lot 57
- 57
Armand Albert Rateau
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Armand Albert Rateau
- Daybed from the Bedroom of Madame Rateau, Paris
- stamped A.A. RATEAU 7097 to the underside and A.A. RATEAU INVR PARIS to the handles
- silver leaf and wood with lacquer decoration, gilt bronze and silk upholstery
en suite with the previous two lots
Provenance
Bedroom of Madame Thérèse Rateau, wife of the artist, 17 quai de Conti, Paris, circa 1932
Vallois, Paris
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Vallois, Paris
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Literature
Franck Olivier-Vial & François Rateau, Armand Albert Rateau, Paris, 1992, pp. 188-190 (for the present lot illustrated)
Condition
Overall good condition consistent with age and use. The silver leaf is beautifully rendered with geometric patterns and vegetal motifs on both panels, with scattered rubbing, craquelure, nicks, scuffs, scratches, some localized staining and some discoloration throughout. Some wear to the silvering revealing the black lacquer, as visible in the catalogue illustration. A few minor chips to the bottom of the panels, revealing the white gesso in some areas, with further scattered chips and losses to the plaster throughout. A few areas have been professionally and sensitively retouched in a silver finish, and a few areas of gesso are slightly loose. A scuff to one panel on the inside running at a diagonal which measures approximately 11in. The gilt bronze handles with minor oxidation and are slightly loose.
The upholstery has been replaced and present with minor signs of wear and gentle use. Some scattered staining to the mattress which may be removed with a professional cleaning. A spectacular work by Rateau with excellent provenance.
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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.