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AN ELEGANT FRENCH ART DECO EXOTIC WOODS MARQUETRY INLAID MACASSAR EBONY AND GILT IRON CREDENZA,
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AN ELEGANT FRENCH ART DECO EXOTIC WOODS MARQUETRY INLAID MACASSAR EBONY AND GILT IRON CREDENZA, POSSIBLY BY JULES LELEU, PAULE LELEU, AND GILBERT POILLERAT, TOULOUSE, 1930s, The rectangular top centering a raised panel with basket weave parquetry inlay framed by rosewood crossbanding above stepped cavetto sides, inset from double reeded trim over a vertically inlaid frieze and two long doors mounted with silvered metal cinch reeded block escutcheons opening to tulipwood lined interiors with adjustable shelf fittings, flanking a short vertical marquetry inlaid door with exotic fruitwoods and highlighted in abalone with pewter/brass details, depicting two bare torsoed mermaids flanking long sinuous sea grasses interspersed with waving starfish above a nautilus shell and stylized fan shell over a sea coral cluster, opening to a tulipwood lined interior of six short drawers, over an external vertically inlaid flaring base and raised on gilt and patinated iron supports, cast as twist cord tied cursive loops flanking a triple line detailed scrolling bracket after Gilbert Poillerat, raised on stepped rectangular plaques and joined by a conforming stretcher plinth ending on gilt brass trim. Height: 40 1/4" Width: 8' 10 1/4" Depth: 18 3/4" Note: Jules Leleu (French 1883-1961), marquetry possibly by Paule Leleu (1906-1987) daughter of Jules Leleu, gilt iron possibly by Guilbert Poillerat (French 1902-1988). Provenance: Property of an Important Houston Antiques Dealer Condition: Very good condition with some normal light marks and small scratches, some expected tiny chips in areas throughout and wear to the silvered and gilt metal mounts, verso lower central panel effaced mark. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS." NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.
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AN ELEGANT FRENCH ART DECO EXOTIC WOODS MARQUETRY INLAID MACASSAR EBONY AND GILT IRON CREDENZA, POSSIBLY BY JULES LELEU, PAULE LELEU, AND GILBERT POILLERAT, TOULOUSE, 1930s, The rectangular top centering a raised panel with basket weave parquetry inlay framed by rosewood crossbanding above stepped cavetto sides, inset from double reeded trim over a vertically inlaid frieze and two long doors mounted with silvered metal cinch reeded block escutcheons opening to tulipwood lined interiors with adjustable shelf fittings, flanking a short vertical marquetry inlaid door with exotic fruitwoods and highlighted in abalone with pewter/brass details, depicting two bare torsoed mermaids flanking long sinuous sea grasses interspersed with waving starfish above a nautilus shell and stylized fan shell over a sea coral cluster, opening to a tulipwood lined interior of six short drawers, over an external vertically inlaid flaring base and raised on gilt and patinated iron supports, cast as twist cord tied cursive loops flanking a triple line detailed scrolling bracket after Gilbert Poillerat, raised on stepped rectangular plaques and joined by a conforming stretcher plinth ending on gilt brass trim. Height: 40 1/4" Width: 8' 10 1/4" Depth: 18 3/4" Note: Jules Leleu (French 1883-1961), marquetry possibly by Paule Leleu (1906-1987) daughter of Jules Leleu, gilt iron possibly by Guilbert Poillerat (French 1902-1988). Provenance: Property of an Important Houston Antiques Dealer Condition: Very good condition with some normal light marks and small scratches, some expected tiny chips in areas throughout and wear to the silvered and gilt metal mounts, verso lower central panel effaced mark. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS." NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.
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**PAYMENT MUST BE MADE WITHIN FIVE WORKING DAYS OF THE SALE. PAYMENTS MAY BE MADE IN CASH (in-house only) OR BY PERSONAL CHECK, CASHIER'S CHECK, BANK WIRE TRANSFER, OR CREDIT CARD (credit card payment accepted up to a maximum amount of $5,000). Credit card payments in excess of $5,000 must be arranged directly with the auction house and will incur a 3% transaction fee on the total purchase price including but not limited to; hammer price, buyer's premium, and any applicable sales tax. WE DO NOT ACCEPT PAYPAL OR AMERICAN EXPRESS**
***ALL SALES ARE "AS IS" "WHERE IS" WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER. PLEASE SEE SECTIONS 2, 7, AND 8 BELOW IN WHICH ANY AND ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTY AGAINST REDHIBITORY DEFECTS) ARE WAIVED.***
1. Terms: cash, personal check, cashier's check, bank wire transfer, Master Card, Visa, or Discover (credit card payment accepted up to a maximum amount of $5,000). Credit card payments in excess of $5,000 must be arranged directly with the auction house and will incur a 3% transaction fee on the total purchase price including but not limited to; hammer price, buyer's premium, and any applicable sales tax.
2. SIMPSON GALLERIES, LLC, (hereinafter referred to as Simpson Galleries), has endeavored to catalogue and describe the property correctly; however, all property is sold "as is" "where is" and neither Simpson Galleries nor its consignors will be responsible for the description, genuineness, provenance, or condition of the property. All weights and dimensions are to be considered approximate. No statement contained in the catalogue, or made orally at the sale or elsewhere, shall be deemed to be such a warranty, representation, or an assumption of liability. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS.
3. In regard to the works of art contained in the catalogue, Simpson Galleries has endeavored to correctly describe and attribute authorship to the best of their knowledge and ability and through the use of outside experts; however, since authentication and/or attribution is a matter of scholarship and therefore subject to change, Simpson Galleries does not make any express or implied warranties, guarantees, or representations and strongly suggests that prior to bidding the buyer avail himself of his own expert, appraiser, or authenticator and rely solely on his advice or judgment.
4. The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the purchaser. In the event of any dispute between bidders, the auctioneer shall have absolute discretion either to determine the successful bidder, in which event his determination shall be final or to re-offer and re-sell the article in dispute. If any dispute arises after the sale, Simpson Galleries' sale record shall be conclusive as to who was the purchaser, the amount of the highest bid, and in all other respects.
5. Floor bids take precedence over any other bids regardless of date or time placed. The live auction console does not differentiate between left bids and live bids; therefore, the date and/or time a particular bid is placed has no bearing on which bid is accepted by the auctioneer. Any bidding service offered by Simpson Galleries, (whether it be absentee, phone, or live bidding), is done so as a courtesy. Simpson Galleries is not responsible for errors or for the failure to execute any bid for any reason.
6. No properties purchased during auction may be removed prior to end of session.
7. Defects are not necessarily noted in the catalogue.
8. NO WARRANTY, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, IS MADE WITH RESPECT TO ANY DESCRIPTION CONTAINED IN THIS AUCTION. Any description of the items contained in this auction is for the sole purpose of identifying the items, and no description of items has been made part of the basis of the bargain or has created any express warranty that the goods would conform to any description made by the Auctioneer.
9. All shipping charges will be borne by the successful bidder. Purchased property must be collected within 14 days following the auction. Property not collected within 14 days of the close of the auction will be subject to a storage fee equal to 1.5% of the hammer price per day. Property not collected within 60 days of the close of the auction will be considered abandoned and any monies paid to Simpson Galleries by the purchaser will be considered liquidated damages.
10. A premium of 22% of the purchaser's bid will be added and is payable as part of the total price.
11. Placing a bid will indicate full understanding of and compliance with these conditions of sale.
Auctioneer - Ray Simpson, Lic. 6899.
**PAYMENT MUST BE MADE WITHIN FIVE WORKING DAYS OF THE SALE. PAYMENTS MAY BE MADE IN CASH (in-house only) OR BY PERSONAL CHECK, CASHIER'S CHECK, BANK WIRE TRANSFER, OR CREDIT CARD (credit card payment accepted up to a maximum amount of $5,000). Credit card payments in excess of $5,000 must be arranged directly with the auction house and will incur a 3% transaction fee on the total purchase price including but not limited to; hammer price, buyer's premium, and any applicable sales tax. WE DO NOT ACCEPT PAYPAL OR AMERICAN EXPRESS**
***ALL SALES ARE "AS IS" "WHERE IS" WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER. PLEASE SEE SECTIONS 2, 7, AND 8 BELOW IN WHICH ANY AND ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTY AGAINST REDHIBITORY DEFECTS) ARE WAIVED.***
1. Terms: cash, personal check, cashier's check, bank wire transfer, Master Card, Visa, or Discover (credit card payment accepted up to a maximum amount of $5,000). Credit card payments in excess of $5,000 must be arranged directly with the auction house and will incur a 3% transaction fee on the total purchase price including but not limited to; hammer price, buyer's premium, and any applicable sales tax.
2. SIMPSON GALLERIES, LLC, (hereinafter referred to as Simpson Galleries), has endeavored to catalogue and describe the property correctly; however, all property is sold "as is" "where is" and neither Simpson Galleries nor its consignors will be responsible for the description, genuineness, provenance, or condition of the property. All weights and dimensions are to be considered approximate. No statement contained in the catalogue, or made orally at the sale or elsewhere, shall be deemed to be such a warranty, representation, or an assumption of liability. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS.
3. In regard to the works of art contained in the catalogue, Simpson Galleries has endeavored to correctly describe and attribute authorship to the best of their knowledge and ability and through the use of outside experts; however, since authentication and/or attribution is a matter of scholarship and therefore subject to change, Simpson Galleries does not make any express or implied warranties, guarantees, or representations and strongly suggests that prior to bidding the buyer avail himself of his own expert, appraiser, or authenticator and rely solely on his advice or judgment.
4. The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the purchaser. In the event of any dispute between bidders, the auctioneer shall have absolute discretion either to determine the successful bidder, in which event his determination shall be final or to re-offer and re-sell the article in dispute. If any dispute arises after the sale, Simpson Galleries' sale record shall be conclusive as to who was the purchaser, the amount of the highest bid, and in all other respects.
5. Floor bids take precedence over any other bids regardless of date or time placed. The live auction console does not differentiate between left bids and live bids; therefore, the date and/or time a particular bid is placed has no bearing on which bid is accepted by the auctioneer. Any bidding service offered by Simpson Galleries, (whether it be absentee, phone, or live bidding), is done so as a courtesy. Simpson Galleries is not responsible for errors or for the failure to execute any bid for any reason.
6. No properties purchased during auction may be removed prior to end of session.
7. Defects are not necessarily noted in the catalogue.
8. NO WARRANTY, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, IS MADE WITH RESPECT TO ANY DESCRIPTION CONTAINED IN THIS AUCTION. Any description of the items contained in this auction is for the sole purpose of identifying the items, and no description of items has been made part of the basis of the bargain or has created any express warranty that the goods would conform to any description made by the Auctioneer.
9. All shipping charges will be borne by the successful bidder. Purchased property must be collected within 14 days following the auction. Property not collected within 14 days of the close of the auction will be subject to a storage fee equal to 1.5% of the hammer price per day. Property not collected within 60 days of the close of the auction will be considered abandoned and any monies paid to Simpson Galleries by the purchaser will be considered liquidated damages.
10. A premium of 22% of the purchaser's bid will be added and is payable as part of the total price.
11. Placing a bid will indicate full understanding of and compliance with these conditions of sale.
Auctioneer - Ray Simpson, Lic. 6899.
