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A FINE LOUIS XVI STYLE GILT-BRONZE MOUNTED MAHOGANY, SATINWOOD AND EBONY VITRINE PARIS, CIRCA 1880, IN THE MANNER OF JEAN-HENRI RIESENER
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- height 70 3/4 in.; width 53 1/2 in.; depth 18 3/4 in.
- 180 cm; 136 cm; 47.5 cm
surmounted by a rectangular molded cornice above two spring-released drawers and two glazed cupboard doors opening to three shelves.
Condition
Veneer missing on bottom edge of legs and apron. Accident to the molded top with some losses to canted corner molded top and right hand side top banding. The bronze is highly tarnished with losses to mounts on upper drawers. The left hand side drawer is locked. No keys. Natural cracks to backboard consistent with wood shrinkage. The painted paper banding ornamenting the glass doors is very dry with fading to the pigment and overall with some tears.
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.