BY HENRI NELSON, PARIS, CIRCA 1890

Details

A FRENCH ORMOLU-MOUNTED KINGWOOD AND TULIPWOOD BOOKCASE
BY HENRI NELSON, PARIS, CIRCA 1890
The breche d'Alep marble top above a spreading cornice and open front fitted with two quarter-veneered adjustable shelves, stamped three times beneath the marble top 'H. NELSON'
46 ½ in. (118 cm.) high; 50 in. (127 cm.) wide; 13 ¼ in. (33.5 cm.) deep

Special notice

Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country. This lot will be removed to Christie’s Park Royal. Christie’s will inform you if the lot has been sent offsite. Our removal and storage of the lot is subject to the terms and conditions of storage which can be found at Christies.com/storage and our fees for storage are set out in the table below - these will apply whether the lot remains with Christie’s or is removed elsewhere. Please call Christie’s Client Service 24 hours in advance to book a collection time at Christie’s Park Royal. All collections from Christie’s Park Royal will be by pre-booked appointment only. Tel: +44 (0)20 7839 9060 Email: cscollectionsuk@christies.com. If the lot remains at Christie’s it will be available for collection on any working day 9.00 am to 5.00 pm. Lots are not available for collection at weekends.

Brought to you by

Giles Forster

gforster@christies.com +44 (0)20 7389 2146

Lot Essay

Henri Nelson succeeded his father in 1856, moving the business initially to 79, boulevard Haussmann, then to 2, rue Tronson-du-Coudray, and finally to 27, rue Pasquier in 1870 where he produced furniture in the late Louis XV and Louis XVI styles. As is rarely scene with 19th century ébénistes, the firm of Nelson continues to produce furniture today.

More from The Collector: Silver & 19th Century Furniture, Sculpture & Works of Art

View All