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Amédée Benoit Thibout 1822-1877 A GILT BRONZE MOUNTED EBONY AND EBONIZED BOULLE STYLE INLAY UPRIGHT PIANO Paris, circa 1870's
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- Amédée Benoit Thibout
- ormolu, cut-brass, red tortoiseshell-inlaid ebony and ebonised 'boulle'
- height 47 in.; width 57 1/4 in.; depth 25 in.
- 119.5 cm; 145.5 cm; 63.5 cm
the inside of the keyboard lid inscribed Amédée Thibout & Cie/PARIS in brass inlay, the instrument with the branded cursive stamp Amédée Thibout and the serial number 3133.
Provenance
Christie's London, September 28, 2006, lot 12
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Condition
Overall in good condition. Some uplifting to engraved brass inlay and some losses. The proper right side canted corner with visible losses and uplifting to brass. Filler has been used in areas of loss to the tortoiseshell veneer. All bronze has been cleaned. Candle branches are later replacements. Some losses to carcass around the base. The visite door is somewhat loose.
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.