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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.
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.