Lot 193
  • 193

A CHINESE EXPORT BLACK LACQUER AND PARCEL-GILT SECRÉTAIRE BOOKCASE CABINET Circa 1830

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description

  • wood
  • height 6 ft. 11 1/2 in.; width 42 in.; depth 21 in.
  • 212.1 cm; 106.7 cm; 53.4 cm
with French & Co. number 11792.

Provenance

French & Co.

Condition

Overall good condition; retains original lacquer with some areas of inpainting in places such as to the upper section at thc cornice and minor areas to the corner columns; to door fronts to edges where doors meet; to lower section at join with upper section and to some areas of the top edge; some small areas of inpainting to case sides; inpainting over lines of construction to sides of secretaire drawer to lower section; minor lifting to lacquer in places and with very minor chips and losses to extremities.
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.