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A Swedish gilt-bronze-mounted burr elm and parquetry and elm wood commode circa 1760
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- elm, gilt-bronze
- 82cm. high, 116cm. wide, 42cm. deep; 2ft. 8¼in., 3ft. 9½in., 1ft. 4½in.
of bombé serpentine form, with three long drawers, the whole with trellis parquetry; mounts regilt
Condition
Old very minor marks, chips and scratches commensurate with age and usage. Some hairline cracks generally and some very minor sections of veneer missing and replaced. There is a section of veneer missing from the side of the rear left foot. The mounts are dirty and would benefit from a light clean according to taste. In otherwise good 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."