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A napoléon III gilt-bronze and sèvres style porcelain grey painted bonheur du jour paris, circa 1875
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- ceramic wood, bronze
- height 65 in.; width 43 in.; depth 17 in.
- 165 cm; 109 cm; 43 cm
fitted with one frieze drawer.
Condition
One candle sconce detached but available in a bag; originally painted in light grey, the color has now darkened with time; all ceramics plaques in good condition; the cabinet good overall condition with the usual scratches, dents, and chips consistent with age and use; dirt and tarnishing to bronze mounts; flaking and chips to grey paint mostly to edges; the stretcher will need to be restored as there are 2 breaks where the stretcher meets the back right end side leg.
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.