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Lot 355
  • 355

A Victorian gilt-bronze and hardstone mounted and ebonised 'Boulle' style side cabinet circa 1840

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • ebony pine
  • 135cm. high, 109cm. wide, 48.5cm. deep; 4ft. 5in, 3ft. 7in., 1ft. 7in.,
with a central door opening to reveal a velvet fitted interior

Condition

In overall good condition, wear and rubbing to the gilding, would benefit from a clean and regilding according to taste, cracks to the ebonised veneer throughout consistent with age and use, some stains to the red velvet fitted interior
"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."