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A Napoléon III gilt-bronze mounted, amaranth and mahogany demi lune commode á encoignures circa 1845
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- 90cm. high, 155cm. high, 52cm. high; 2ft. 11 ½in., 5ft. 1in., 1ft. 8½in.
with a veined green marble top above a frieze drawer applied with scrolling foliage above two long drawers flanked on either side by scrolled corbels and push-button side drawers and cupboard door enclosing shelves with shaped apron on fluted tapering legs, the whole applied with gilt-bronze panelling with concave corners enclosing a paterae
Condition
Old very minor marks, chips and scratches to marble top commensurate with normal usage which has an old minor restoration to the front edge, but this has been well executed and is hardly noticeable. Minor restoration to the moulding above the left corbel. Very attractive detail to the casting of mounts. In overall very good condition. Highly decorative.
"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."