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A Victorian Siena and statuary marble chimneypiece circa 1870, in the neo-classical style
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- marble
- 129cm. high, 196cm. wide, 46cm. deep; 4ft. 2¾in., 6ft. 5in., 1ft. 6in.
- Aperture: 98cm. high, 118cm. wide; 3ft.3in., 3ft.10¾in.
Condition
Overall the condition is quite good. The top shelf has had some restoration to it which includes patching to most of the corners and a patch in the front edge to the right of the tablet. The left hand corners are all chipped, including one corner which has previously been restored. The shelf immediately below the top has been cracked and rapired to the left of the central tablet. The central tablet is discoloured due to heat. The small carved urns in the frieze have some losses to carved detail. There are minor chips throughoutc onsistent 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."