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A Régence brass and tortoiseshell boulle marquetry table mirror, circa 1715
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Description
Property from a Private English Collection
A Régence brass and tortoiseshell boulle marquetry table mirror, circa 1715
with a later bevelled plate, and with later walnut easel
63.5 cm. high, 52 cm. wide; 2ft. 1 in., 1ft. 8 1/2in.
This lot will not be on public view in our New Bond Street galleries but may be seen upon appointment only. Please contact a member of the Classic Design department for further details.
Saleroom notice
A Régence brass and tortoiseshell boulle marquetry table mirror, circa 1715
with a later bevelled plate, and with later walnut easel
63.5 cm. high, 52 cm. wide; 2ft. 1 in., 1ft. 8 1/2in.
This lot will not be on public view in our New Bond Street galleries but may be seen upon appointment only. Please contact a member of the Classic Design department for further details.
Saleroom notice
This lot contains endangered species. Sotheby's recommends that buyers check with their own government regarding any importation requirements prior to placing a bid. For example, US regulations restrict or prohibit the import of certain items to protect wildlife conservation. Please note that Sotheby's will not assist buyers with the shipment of this lot to the US. A buyer's inability to export or import these lots cannot justify a delay in payment or sale cancellation.
Provenance
Purchased by William Dodge James (1854-1912), West Dean Park, prior to 1912.
Surreal Legacy Selection Works of Art from the Edward James Foundation; Christie's, London, 15 December 2016, lot 142.
Christie's, London, 19 September 2019, lot 81.
Literature
West Dean Park, Inventory, 1912, Vol. I WDMS. 336, p. 88 – FIRST FLOOR ROSE BEDROOM – 'A shaped Table Mirror in black tortoise-shell & Boulle frame arched top, easel back; 24 x 20'.
West Dean Park, Inventory, 1932, Vol. I, WDMS. 3342, either 'Bedroom No. 2 – An easel table mirror in boulle frame' or 'Bedroom No. 3 – ‘An easel table mirror in Boulle frame'.
Additional Notices & Disclaimers
Please note that Condition 12 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot.
Provenance
Purchased by William Dodge James (1854-1912), West Dean Park, prior to 1912.
Surreal Legacy Selection Works of Art from the Edward James Foundation; Christie's, London, 15 December 2016, lot 142.
Christie's, London, 19 September 2019, lot 81.
Literature
West Dean Park, Inventory, 1912, Vol. I WDMS. 336, p. 88 – FIRST FLOOR ROSE BEDROOM – 'A shaped Table Mirror in black tortoise-shell & Boulle frame arched top, easel back; 24 x 20'.
West Dean Park, Inventory, 1932, Vol. I, WDMS. 3342, either 'Bedroom No. 2 – An easel table mirror in boulle frame' or 'Bedroom No. 3 – ‘An easel table mirror in Boulle frame'.
Additional Notices & Disclaimers
Please note that Condition 12 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot.
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Property from a Private English Collection
A Régence brass and tortoiseshell boulle marquetry table mirror, circa 1715
with a later bevelled plate, and with later walnut easel
63.5 cm. high, 52 cm. wide; 2ft. 1 in., 1ft. 8 1/2in.
This lot will not be on public view in our New Bond Street galleries but may be seen upon appointment only. Please contact a member of the Classic Design department for further details.
Saleroom notice
A Régence brass and tortoiseshell boulle marquetry table mirror, circa 1715
with a later bevelled plate, and with later walnut easel
63.5 cm. high, 52 cm. wide; 2ft. 1 in., 1ft. 8 1/2in.
This lot will not be on public view in our New Bond Street galleries but may be seen upon appointment only. Please contact a member of the Classic Design department for further details.
Saleroom notice
This lot contains endangered species. Sotheby's recommends that buyers check with their own government regarding any importation requirements prior to placing a bid. For example, US regulations restrict or prohibit the import of certain items to protect wildlife conservation. Please note that Sotheby's will not assist buyers with the shipment of this lot to the US. A buyer's inability to export or import these lots cannot justify a delay in payment or sale cancellation.
Provenance
Purchased by William Dodge James (1854-1912), West Dean Park, prior to 1912.
Surreal Legacy Selection Works of Art from the Edward James Foundation; Christie's, London, 15 December 2016, lot 142.
Christie's, London, 19 September 2019, lot 81.
Literature
West Dean Park, Inventory, 1912, Vol. I WDMS. 336, p. 88 – FIRST FLOOR ROSE BEDROOM – 'A shaped Table Mirror in black tortoise-shell & Boulle frame arched top, easel back; 24 x 20'.
West Dean Park, Inventory, 1932, Vol. I, WDMS. 3342, either 'Bedroom No. 2 – An easel table mirror in boulle frame' or 'Bedroom No. 3 – ‘An easel table mirror in Boulle frame'.
Additional Notices & Disclaimers
Please note that Condition 12 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot.
Provenance
Purchased by William Dodge James (1854-1912), West Dean Park, prior to 1912.
Surreal Legacy Selection Works of Art from the Edward James Foundation; Christie's, London, 15 December 2016, lot 142.
Christie's, London, 19 September 2019, lot 81.
Literature
West Dean Park, Inventory, 1912, Vol. I WDMS. 336, p. 88 – FIRST FLOOR ROSE BEDROOM – 'A shaped Table Mirror in black tortoise-shell & Boulle frame arched top, easel back; 24 x 20'.
West Dean Park, Inventory, 1932, Vol. I, WDMS. 3342, either 'Bedroom No. 2 – An easel table mirror in boulle frame' or 'Bedroom No. 3 – ‘An easel table mirror in Boulle frame'.
Additional Notices & Disclaimers
Please note that Condition 12 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot.
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