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A GILT-BRONZE MOUNTED MAHOGANY, MARQUETRY AND PARQUETRY VITRINE PARIS, CIRCA 1900
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- height 55 in.; width 47 in.; depth 15 in.
- 140 cm; 119.5 cm; 38 cm
surmounted by a breakfronted brocatelle rose marble top and fitted on all sides with bevelled panels, the front door fronted by a jasperware medallion depicting the garden of love and flanked by fruitwood floral marquetry bouquets on fruitwood basket woven parquetry pattern.
Condition
The marble top was once broken and now shows repair to the left side with chips to the back edges and some minor chips to the front edge. Overall in good condition with minor scratches, nicks and dents consistent with age and use. Slight tarnishing to gilt-bronze. Very front heavy, the cabinet tips forward when door is open.
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.