A LOUIS XIV STYLE BRONZE MOUNTED FLORENTINE PIETRA DURE MARQUETRY AND PIETRA PAESINA EBONIZED SIDE CABINET France, second half 19th century, the marquetry late 17th/early 18th century

Overall in fair condition. Please note that there is no gold left to the bronze mounts. The pietra dura panel with the usual scratches to surface and dirt, but the panels are in good condition and are not broken. Some lifting of brass inlay, mostly to the side of the cabinet. The carcass and ebony veneer are in rather poor condition, with visible hairline cracks, extensive wear. The side with cracks from carcass movement, now showing through ebony veneers. To the concave banding framing the upper edge of the rectangular base, one can notice a 2" long replacement of bronze molding to the front center.
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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