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A Louis XIV brass-inlaid ebony and ebonized commode
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- height 30 3/4 in.; width 45 1/4 in.; depth 26 1/4 in.
- 81 cm; 115 cm; 67 cm
the rectangular top with canted corners centered by a brass-inlaid cartouche decorated with a man smoking a pipe, flanked by roundels and banding, the case with three long drawers mounted and inlaid to simulate six drawers, raised on ormolu paw feet. Mounts and brass inlay of later date.
Provenance
Private European Collection, sold, Sotheby's, London, December 7, 2005, lot 9
Condition
Old minor hairline age cracks to the top and sides, consistent with age. Very minor marks and surface abrasions to the surfaces. Some dentws and marks to the ormoluand brass mounts. In othewise very good condition.
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.