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A Louis XVI style gilt-bronze mounted Mahogany, Kingwood, and Satiné Vitrine French, circa 1895
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- height 6 ft. 4 1/2 in.; width 4 ft. 7 1/2 in.; depth 17 1/4 in.
- 194.5 cm; 141 cm; 43.5 cm
the inside fitted with a mirror back plate and two shelves, glazed sides and front.
Condition
Overall in good condition with the usual minor scratches, dents and nicks to veneers and carcass consistent with age and use. Slight tarnishing to gilt-bronze in places. Minor loss to veneer to apron above front left hand side leg and above back right hand side leg. Traces of replacement to veneers to front corner edges on both sides. The apron with traces of discoloration and water damage. Replacement to kingwood veneer above escutcheon on front door. Later brackets for shelf supports on interior. Formerly with glass shelves. Bottom panel of vitrine lacking.
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.