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A VICTORIAN GILT-BRONZE-MOUNTED KINGWOOD, TULIPWOOD, AMARANTH AND FRUITWOOD MARQUETRY BUREAU PLAT second half 19th century
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- rosewood
- height 29 1/4 in.; width 5 ft. 1 in.; depth 34 in.
- 74.3 cm; 154.9 cm; 86.4 cm
Losses, alterations.
Provenance
Michael Taylor
Condition
Overall distressed condition; the leather lining to the top in distressed condition with large losses to the back right corner and to the right side, tears over lines of construction with subsequent losses; total loss to the marquetry to the back right corner, front right corner with extensive losses to marquetry and back left corner with water damage to veneers and marquetry; losses to veneers to the left side apron and to back side apron; legs with extensive losses to veneers; sun-fading throughout and bleaching to the veneers; side drawers with replaced linings; would benefit from sympathetic restoration.
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.