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MERCIER FRERES fl. 1867 A fine gilt-bronze and Wedgwood jasperware-mounted kingwood, satiné and satinwood trellis parquetry bedroom suite Paris, circa 1880
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- Mercier Freres
- height of armoire 94 in.; width 56 in.; depth 21 3/4 in.
- 238.7 cm, 142.2 cm, 55.5 cm
the armoire with a ivorine plaque engraved AMEUBLEMENTS DE STYLE/MERCIER FRERES/100 FAUBOURG ST.ANTOINE, 100/PARIS, the jasperware with the WEDGEWOOD/ENGLAND mark.
Condition
Overall good restored condition; the bed with two small shims between lines of construction of cresting rail and stiles to backrest; large triangular veneer patch to headboard which is darker in color than the other veneers (see photo); side panels with small losses to bandings at ends; top edge of left side panel re-veneered; top edge of right side panel with some small lifting and losses to veneers with inpainting; the armoire in good restored condition; top corners of doors with small veneer patches and inpainting; small losses to banded veneers to bottom right corner of apron.
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.