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A pair of gilt-bronze and hardstone mounted brass-inlaid ebony side cabinets Napoleon III, circa 1860
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- 124.5cm. high, 104cm. wide, 42.5cm. wide; 4ft. 1in., 3ft. 5in., 1ft. 4¾in.
each with a rectangular Belgian slate top, above a door opening to reveal a shelf
Provenance
Sir Charles Henry Tempest, 1st Bt. (1834 - 1894), thence by descent to Ethel Mary Tempest (1869 - 1937) who married Miles Stapleton, 10th Lord Beaumont (1850 - 1895) thence by descent.
Condition
One door with a late 19th century small printed paper label for A. Joseph - Imported Works of Art, 27 New Bond Street.
There are some medium sized chips to the slate tops which can be restored and some water marks and scratches consistent with age and use.The mounts have lost their gilding and will need to be cleaned and re-gilded. The brass stringing is in a similar condition. There are some losses to the hardstone on both cabinets as visible from catalogue photograph, which will need to be replaced. One has significant verdi gris to the mounts on the left hand side. The mask will need ot be re-pinned. One foliate mount is missing from top left side above the same mask and the ribbon mount from the front of the door above the central medallion is missing. The escutcheon mount from the other is missing. Both cabinets are dirty and could benefit from cleaning. There are scratches and age cracks consistent with age. Both will need repairs to rear legs as these are either detached or badly damaged. They will be an impressive pair of cabinets once restored.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."