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Grande bibliothèque en acajou d'époque Louis XVI, estampillée J. CANABAS et JME
Estimate
12,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description
- Haut. 266 cm, larg. 209 cm, prof. 51 cm
- Height 8 3/4 ft; width 6 3/4 ft; depth 1 2/3 ft
les montants à pans coupés, la partie supérieure ouvrant à deux portes vitrées découvrant quatre étagères et la partie inférieure à deux vantaux découvrant deux étagères
Condition
Illustration is accurate. Good overall condition.
Very few scratches, chips and dents.
On each side mount, mahogany has been pierced with screws to attach the joints.
Nevertheless, holes are easy to restore.
Doors previously with wire grill, probably early replaced with glasses.
Good quality of mahogany mouldings, fine gilt bronze ornaments (key holes probably replaced).
Large size, very elegant.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Joseph Canabas, ébéniste reçu maître en 1766