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A Russian Neoclassical ormolu-mounted and brass-inlaid mahogany, ebony and ebonized traveling desk, in the manner of Heinrich Gambs circa 1795
Estimate
70,000 - 100,000 USD
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Description
- leather, mahogany, ebony, pine, bronze, brass
- height 31 1/2 in.; width 37 1/2 in.; depth 23 1/4 in.
- 80 cm; 95.5 cm; 59.5 cm
Provenance
Prince Victor Volkonsky
Literature
Antoine Chenevière, Russian Furniture: The Golden Age 1780-1840, New York, 1988, pp. 122-23, nos. 108 and 109.
Condition
Leather inlays later, inlay of top now with scratches, scuffs and abrasions. Scattered age and construction cracks; some now restored. Largest restored crack to mahogany of top, approx. 9 in. in length. Largest unrestored age cracks to right side; approx. 12 in. in length. Scattered dents, abrasions,scuffs and rubbing. Scattered small restorations and infills to mahogany; most visible to corners of small drawers of front, with the largest triangular restoration measuring approx. 2.5 in. by 1 in. Right side with mount lifting in 4 in. area. Mounts and inlay with oxidation and rubbing in general. Central drawer with one inner flap detached. Scattered old worm damage to underside. One front leg with restored break to tip, one back leg loose; recommend restoration to stabilize. In good overall 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.