A PAIR OF NAPOLÉON III GILT BRONZE MOUNTED KINGWOOD AND COROMANDEL LACQUER ENCOIGNURES France, circa 1850

surmounted by Brocatelle Jaune marble tops, the lacquer with Chinese outdoor scenes, with nobilities, bamboo, cherry trees and roosters, the bombé doors opening to an oak interior fitted with one shelf, the reverse of the doors veneered with purplewood and satinwood.

The lacquer in very good condition. The cabinets have survived well, most probably due to proper care over their lifetime. There is a vertical hairline crack to one door. The marble are most probably later. The bronze mounts are well cast and chased, but with traces of dirt. They have retained their original gilding. The reverse of the doors with visible cracks and lifting to the veneer, as a result of carcass shrinkage. One door with a minor loss of amaranthe veneer, approximately one quarter of an inch square.
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.
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