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A FINE EMPIRE STYLE GILT BRONZE MOUNTED FLAME FIGURED MAHOGANY BIBLIOTHÈQUE Paris, last quarter 19th century
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- mahogany, bronze
- height 7 ft. 5 in.; width 53 in.; depth 18 in.
- 245 cm; 134.5 cm; 45.5 cm
opening to six shelves.
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, March 31, 1990, lot 160
Christie's New York, May 18, 2006, lot 766
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Condition
Overall in good condition with the usual minor scratches, dents and nicks to veneers and carcass consistent with age and use. Tarnishing to gilt-bronze in places. The base with scratches just beneath the two doors consistent with opening and closing. A large chip, approximately five inches long and 1/4 inch wide to the bottom left hand side of the proper right door.
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.