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Two Baltic neoclassical brass-mounted burr birch and ebonized consoles circa 1800
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- height of one 34 in.; width 36 1/2 in.; depth 15 3/4 in.; height of other 34 in.; width 37 in.; depth 18 in.
- 86.5 cm; 92.5 cm; 40 cm; 86.5 cm; 94 cm; 46 cm
each with a shaped marble top above a frieze drawer with a fitted interior on four columnar supports joined by a conforming stretcher on circular tapering legs. One possibly later.
Condition
One of the marble tops is old and has some small restoration to the front right with minor marks and surface abrasions with some light staining to the marble. The other marble with old restored breaks to the back right side. The ebonized surfaces have been redecorated. Some restorations to the brass surfaces. Minor wear and age cracks to the birch wood surfaces. Each with possibly later upper frieze tops along the marble. One with a later raised molded frieze along the marble, with some losses and chips. Old minor marks, dents to the brass. Restorations to the inlay brass surfaces.
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.