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A Louis XVI brass-mounted mahogany commode circa 1780
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- brass, marble, oak, mahogany
- height 34 1/2 in.; width 51 1/4 in.; depth 24 1/2 in.
- 88 cm; 130 cm; 62 cm
Condition
Later marble top with small chips and some repaired cracks, only visible on the reverse. With scattered age and construction cracks. Mahogany with slight buckling and unevenness on the sides, and with dents, abrasions, and construction cracks, most now restored. Drawers remounted and now with plugged holes where original mounts used to be. Bottom drawer with partial drawer pulls. Some feet mounts now loose. Some small loses to mahogany and repaired cracks to feet. Mounts with rubbing, oxidation, surface dirt. In sound 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.