Joseph-Émmanuel Zwiener fl. circa 1875-1900 A rare and very fine Louis XVI style gilt-bronze and jaspeware mounted mahogany, satinwood and fruitwood floral-trellis marquetry cabinet on stand Paris, circa 1875, in the manner of Adam Weisweiler

the cupboard fitted with jasperware ovals of the four seasons, opening to a satine veneered interior, fitted to the center with a double arched compartment with two shelves above a very small drawer, flanked by three small and deep drawers beneath a pair of vertical dividers, the stand on reeded and tapered legs and fitted with a frieze drawer, one mount has been removed to reveal the Mark ZN

The front visit door is locked and can be professionaly unlocked. Dirt and tarnishing to gilt bronze. Overall in fair condition with the usual minor scratches, dents and nicks to veneers and carcass consistent with age and use. Minor losses of veneers in places.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

For a note on Joseph-Emanuel Zwiener please see lot 294 in the present sale.