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A Louis XV/XVI ormolu and brass-mounted kingwood, tulipwood, amaranth and fruitwood marquetry commode
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- height 27 1/2 in.; width 25 3/4 in.; depth 13 1/4 in.
- 70 cm; 65.5 cm; 33.5 cm
the shaped top inset with a leather writing surface above two drawers raised on cabriole legs, the decorated with cartouches enclosing floral bouquets, the back veneered. Adapted.
Condition
Marks, craquelure, scratches, surface abrasions and losses to the leather top. Hairline cracks to the veneer. Restorations to the marquetry. With some losses to the veneers and marquetry. The locks are replaced. With a new fitted bottom. The back possibly later veneered. The brass and ormolu mounts with traces of tarnishing and oxidation respectively. In otherwise sound condition.
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.