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A Directoire ormolu and brass-mounted mahogany console desserte circa 1790
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- height 34 1/4 in.; width 38 3/4 in.; depth 19 1/4 in.
- 87 cm; 98.5 cm; 49 cm
with a brass gallery surrounding a concave-sided trapezoidal white marble top, the frieze with a drawer, on baluster-shaped supports joined by a platform stretcher on toupie feet.
Condition
Minor surface abrasions to the marble top. One nail missing from brass gallery mount. Old restored hairline cracks to the platform stretcher, which has been reinforced underneath. Traces of filled nail marks to and around the drawer. Very minor marks and dents to the brass mounts. In otherwise very good 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.