- 143
A Napoleon III carved giltwood console and trumeau French, circa 1875
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- height 9 ft. 11 in.; width 5 ft. 2 in.; depth 20 1/2 in.
- 302.3 cm; 157.5 cm; 52.1 cm
finely carved with scrolled acanthus, rocaille and blooming roses, inset with a serpentine shaped vert de Maurin marble top, beneath a similarly carved trumeau with arched mirror glass.
Condition
Overall good condition; the trumeau with some small chips and losses to the extremities of the carving, otherwise in good condition with minor wear to the gilding; the console with very minor chips to extremities of carving, the gilding with small chips and losses and wear and with minor water stains to feet; some old worm to underside; the marble top in good condition with very minor wear to the edges.
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.