Lot 181
  • 181

A mahogany and banded encoignure Louis XVI, last quarter 18th century

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • Encoignure: 83cm. high, 85cm. wide, 60cm. deep, Chifonnière: 73cm. high, 41cm. wide, 29cm. deep.
together with a tulipwood and mahogany table en chiffonière

Condition

Both with the inevitable minor dents, marks and scratches. Encoignure: in overall good condition, the Royal Red marble top with a few minor rim frittings. The right door with one horizontal shrinkage crack, veneers with minor hairline cracks and minor losses. Chiffonière: in overall good condition, a few small horizontal shrinkage cracks to top and tier, left and right side with small veneer loss, right side with minor veneer restoration, brass banding with some soiling and dents.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."