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A burr ambonya, mahogany, kingwood and satinwood Sèvres-style porcelain mounted cabinet French, circa 1875
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- height 71 1/2 in.; width 43 3/4 in.; depth 21 in.
- 181.5 cm, 111 cm, 53 cm
Condition
The two cupboards and two freize drawers are locked. The left cupboard has the keyhole escutcheon lacking. The mirrored lacquer has a Sevres style roundel lacking as visible in the catalogue illustration. All gilt-bronzes are tarnished. Dents and tarnishing to both brass molded borders. The carcass and veneers with the usual usual minor scratches, dents and nicks consistent with age and use. The shelf stretcher of the lower part has a long loss to the pearl banding to the left hand side as visible in the catalogue illustration. There are minor losses to the pearl banding edges in few places.
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.