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An English carved giltwood, pietra dura and foiled back glass inlaid marble top gueridon circa 1880
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- height 30 in.; diameter 22 in.
- 76 cm; 56 cm
the pietra dura top inscribed ...A...ossly Esq. / 24 Princess Gardens / South Kensington / London to the underside.
Condition
The oil gilding with cracks and minor losses as well as wear, now showing gesso in places throughout the stand; dirt to tripod cabriole legs; some areas of old worm damage; one leg with extensive wear on one side with some old worm damage; loss to bottom of one grotesque mask; the pomegranate finial of one leg with it's leaf lacking; the pietra dura top with light scratches consistent with age an use.
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.