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A pair of Louis XIV style tortoiseshell and brass-inlaid and ormolu mounted ebonized torchères circa 1830
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
- oak, tortoiseshell, brass, bronze
- height 61 1/4 in.; diameter 14 1/4 in.
- 155.5 cm; 36.5 cm
Provenance
purchased from Didier Aaron & Cie, Paris, through Valerian Rybar & Daigre, Inc., 1980
Condition
With a few construction cracks. Minor abrasions and dents to corners and edges. Tortoiseshell inlay with scattered small losses, some later inlays and minor overpainting to a few scattered areas. Ormolu mounts with rubbing, oxidaiton and surface dirt. In good overall condition.
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.