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A Fine LOUIS XVI STYLE GILT-BRONZE MOUNTED JAPANESE GOLD IRAMAKI-E LACQUER , MAHOGANY, SATINÉ AND FLOWER HEAD TRELLIS PARQUETRY COMMODE PARIS, CIRCA 1885, POSSIBLY BY HENRY DASSON
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- height 37 in.; width 57 in.; depth 49 in.
- 94 cm; 145 cm; 124.5 cm
surmounted by a d-shaped brèche violette marble top, the front cupboard door decorated with a lacquer panel depicting an outdoor scene by a lakeside and flanked by a pair of convex doors inlaid with sycamore and fruitwood trellis parquetry, each opening to one shelf.
Condition
Overall in good condition with the usual minor scratches, dents and nicks consistent with age and use. Slight tarnishing to gilt-bronze in places. Scratches around keyholes. One nick to lacquer to bottom left hand side and a scratch to above and to the left side of the pagoda. The floral garland is broken just above the floral wreath. Wear and tarnishing to gilt-bronze in places.
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.