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A Louis XVI style gilt-bronze mounted mahogany and kingwood parquetry demi-lune card table Paris, circa 1885
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- mahogany, bronze
- height 31 1/2 in.; width 32 in.; depth 14 1/4 in.; depth open 28 1/2 in.
- 80 cm; 81.3 cm; 36 cm; 72 cm
the hinged top opening to a green baize-lined surface, the back legs sliding back top support the open top.
Condition
Finely made; gilt-bronze of very high quality casting and chasing. Overall good condition; the top with wear and perishing to the finish with some dirty surface with some scratches and wear; the baize lining appears to be original; some white paint splatter to the back and to back gilt-bronze mounts and could be professionally cleaned.
The gilt-bronze mounts retaining their original gilding and with areas of dirt and light rubbing and wear; legs with some bruises and nicks.
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.