Lot 384
  • 384

A Napoléon III Louis XVI style gilt-bronze mounted mahogany and satinwood table à écrire Paris, circa 1870

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description

  • Mahogany, gilt-bronze
  • height 29 1/4 in.; width 34 in.; depth 21 3/4 in.
  • 74.3 cm; 86.4 cm; 55.2 cm
one frieze drawer.

Condition

Overall good condition; wear to highlights of gilt-bronze molded edge to top showing the bronze; gilt-bronze mounts with mild tarnishing and dirt; front left leg with old repaired break to center; some minor chips to veneers to bottom edges of top; some scratches and bruises to the legs.
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.
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