AN EMPIRE STYLE GILT-BRONZE MOUNTED FLAME FIGURE MAHOGANY ARMOIRE PARIS, CIRCA 1895

fitted with two large doors mounted with a pair of facing winged victories holding a spear above stylized mermaids and centered by a fruiting oak leaf wreath, one drawer to bottom.

Overall in good condition with the usual minor scratches, dents and nicks consistent with age and use. Slight tarnishing to gilt-bronze in places. All bronzes have been cleaned and remounted with later hardware. Some liftings to veneer and some losses around edges with traces of veneer restorations throughout, some important repairs to top and bottom of doors. There is a vertical crack to the left side of approximately 14 inches. Please note that the bottom right corner of the right door has broken during exhibition and has been professionally restored at Sotheby's cost. There is now some veneer replacement.
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.