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A kingwood and tulipwood commode Louis XV, mid 18th century
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- kingwood, tulipwood, gilt-bronze
- 82cm. high, 81cm. wide, 44cm. deep; 2ft.8in., 2ft.8in., 1ft.5¼in.
with a fossilised veined grey and white marble top, above two short and two long drawers; mounts regilt, restorations; the underside of the top inscribed in black ink: Cond 14
Condition
The marble top is dirty with some medium sized chips and would benefit from a light clean according to taste. There have been quite a lot of internal restorations and the back has been strengthened and stained. Some very minor sections of veneer missing. The underside of the marble signed in black Cond: 14. In otherwise good restored 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. 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."