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A FINE EMPIRE STYLE GILT-BRONZE MOUNTED FLAME FIGURED MAHOGANY BUREAU PLAT FRENCH, CIRCA 1890
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- height 30 1/2 in.; width 55 1/4 in.; depth 29 1/4 in.
- 77.5 cm; 150.5 cm; 74 cm
the top with a gilt-tooled Greek frieze border and beige leather writing surface, fitted on both sides with conforming leather lined writing slides, the sides with the mask of Mercury, the front with five drawers, raised on winged female monopodia.
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. Light color to mahogany veneer consistent with light exposure. The leather top with the usual discoloration and marks and with two vertical creases consistent with movement to the top.
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.