A pair of Italian Baroque white-painted and parcel-gilt consoles

each with a serpentine, white composition marble top set within a giltwood border above a cartouche-shaped shell and acanthus-carved standard on a rectangular acanthus-carved base. Adapted.

Rubbing to the gilding, particularly to the top border. Traces of worm, particularly along the carving of the standard. Surface dirt, vertical age cracks and minor losses to the painted surfaces. Losses to the carved surfaces, edges and corners of the base. Base associated and has been artificially aged.
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.