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A pair of mahogany and plum-pudding mahogany bibilothèques Empire, first quarter 19th century
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- both 214cm. high, 134.5cm. wide, 52cm. deep; 6ft. 8¼in., 4ft. 4½in., 1ft. 8½in.
each with a moulded overhanging cornice above a pair of doors, the upper section with a glazed divided pair of doors backed by later green silk, with a panelled lower section, one with one pine shelf, the other with five pine shelves, with recessed panelled sides, on a platform base with flattened bun feet, the whole with brass banding, each key incised with the letter 'B'
Provenance
By repute from the Collection of General Claude-Jacques Lecourbe (1759-1815). He was a one of Napoleon's generals during the Empire period and distinguished himself against the Russians at Souvorov.
Condition
Brass banding may well be later. In overall very good condition. Please note that there are three shelves in each bibliothèque and not as stated 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."