- 50
A pair of gilt-bronze mounted ebony, ebonized and pietre dure mounted side cabinets French, circa 1880
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- height 50 in.; width 40 1/4 in.; depth 18 1/2 in.
- 127 cm; 102.3 cm; 47 cm
each with a black Belgian marble top and opening to two shelves.
Condition
Overall in good condition with minor scratches and nicks to marble top. The veneers and carcass with the usual marks, scratches and nicks consisent with age and use. Some uplifting to brass banding and chips to ebony veneers in places. The cabinets have been refinished and the mounts cleaned at some point.
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.
Catalogue Note
A similar pair of pietra dura cabinets sold Sotheby's New York, April 14th and 15th, 2008, lot 407 for $43,000.