ÉDOUARD LIÈVRE (1828-1886 )Bamboo stems and grouped... Lot 0 1

ÉDOUARD LIÈVRE (1828-1886 )Bamboo stems and grouped foliageRare shelf treated in the taste of Japan and with 15 shelves. Proof in patinated bronze; the structure with title stems and decorative title motifs. The feet and lateral ends at the top are made of bamboo roots and also made of bronze. The shelves in clear glass (replaced). Monogrammed E. L. (interlaced letters) and bears the number 1?59 at the stroke three times, two of which are followed by Bis. Height : 128 cm - Length : 59,5 cm - Depth : 30 cmBibliography and related works : Catalogue of bronze models sketches and execution plan for cabinet making (...) for art and decorative furniture (...) from the estate of M. Edouard Lièvre (...) - Sale Mes Lémon & Chevallier, Hôtel Drouot Paris, 27 February 1890 . Under lots 85 and 86 were offered for sale "Japanese style models: bamboo stems and foliage grouped together. The stems are notched to receive ice shelves, for: a shelf. A panel. Spare parts. Execution sketch. See "Sketch of execution" on page 15 of the catalogue.