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A large Restauration brass-mounted mahogany bureau plat circa 1820
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- mahogany, metal, leather
- height 31 in.; width 77 in.; depth 38 in.
- 79 cm; 196 cm; 97 cm
together with an Empire carved mahogany fauteuil de bureau. 2 pieces.
Provenance
Bernd Goeckler Antiques, New York
Condition
Desk: With very fine age and construction cracks, dents and minor abrasions. Very minor losses and buckling to mahogany at edges; not extensive. Scattered small areas of infill. Refinished. One leg lacking part of mount. Mounts with minor rubbing, minor dents and some oxidation and surface dirt. Leather writing surface replaced.
Chair: With fine age and construction cracks and dents. Small restored crack to back. Minor abrasions to carving. Refinished.
Both in 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.
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.