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A fine and rare Russian neoclassical giltwood center table circa 1820
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- height 31 1/4 in.; width 35 1/2 in.; depth 28 1/2 in.
- 79 cm; 90 cm; 72 cm
with an associated Egyptian porphyry veneered rectangular top; with two labels: one inscribed with the Town Museum inventory No 2454; the other with a crown and the printed inscription Count Pratasov Bahmetev and handwritten inscription Ivan Laptev et Shmyrov (sic).
Provenance
Count Pratasov Bahmetev
Condition
In excellent overall condition. The veneered porphyry top which is not original to the table, has a number of marginal age fissures and The veneered porphyry like all hardstone is not uniform in color and incorporates irregularities, with paler areas in places; gilding is stronger and slightly deeper than appears in catalogue photograph. Small crack to upper part of corner/edge of frieze; three of the corner rosettes are slightly loose; small losses to gilding.
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.
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.