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Henri Nelson (b. c. 1870, d. 1920)

A large Louis XV style gilt bronze mirror plateau centrepiece, each corner adorned with vases and four twin-light candelabra, the curved sides with foliage and satyr masks. Signed 'H. Nelson 86'. Paris, late 19th century. H. 31 cm. L. 120 cm. W. 79 cm.

The Parisian ébèniste Henri Nelson took over his father's workshop at 46, rue de la Madelaine. He later transferred to 79, Boulevard Hausmann before finally settling at 27, rue Pasquier in 1879. At the 1900 Paris Exposition Universelle, he exhibited under the field “décorateurs” and was honored with a gold medal for the quality of his work. Literature: Camille Mestdagh, L'Ameublement d'Art Français 1850–1900, p. 199.

Condition

Condition report on request. Please contact: furniture@bruun-rasmussen.dk

Additional Remarks

Please note: The item is subject to the Anti-Money Laundering Act. In the event of a hammer price of DKK 50,000 or more, including buyer’s premium, the buyer must submit a copy of a valid photo ID and proof of address in order to collect the item.

Auction

Varia, furniture & carpets, 29 May 2019

Category

Sculptures and Bronzes

Estimate

40,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

95,000 DKK