Lot 132
  • 132

A Louis XV style gilt-bronze mounted kingwood and fruitwood marquetry corner vitrine cabinet in the manner of François Linke Paris, circa 1895

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description

  • rosewood, fruitwood, bronze
  • height 74 in.; width 31 in; depth 20 1/2 in.
  • 118 cm; 78.5 cm; 52 cm
the glazed door opening to a mirrored interior above a shelf and a small drawer; the lower section fitted with a frieze drawer above a pair of cupboard doors opening to a kingwood-veneered interior and fitted with a shelf.

Condition

Overall in good and fair condition; the gilt-bronze mounts with original gilding; very fine marquetry panels; some losses to kingwood veneers to top of upper cabinet at back edges; carcass made of oak, drawers made of mahogany; very good cabinetry; the carcass and veneers with the usual minor dents, bruises and scratches consistent with age and use.
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.