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Lot 285
  • 285

Paul Sormani 1817 - 1887 A LOUIS XVI STYLE GILT BRONZE MOUNTED MAHOGANY BUREAU PLAT AND ITS CARTONNIER Paris, circa 1870

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • paul sormani
  • bronze, mahogany, leather
  • height 48 in.; width 66 1/2 in.; depth 35 1/2 in.
  • 122 cm; 169 cm; 90 cm
the cartonnier fitted with five gilt-tooled leather faced hinged compartments, the desk with a gilt-tooled brown leather writing surface above three frieze drawers, the lock plate of the central drawer signed PAUL SORMANI/ 10 r. Charlot Paris.

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. Scratches to leather, mostly around the knobs of the cartonnier.
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.