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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.
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.