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Alphonse Giroux fl. 1867 A FINE NAPOLÉON III GILT BRONZE AND PARIS ENAMEL MOUNTED EBONY AND EBONIZED CUBE PARQUETRY LIQUOR BOX Paris, 19th century
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Alphonse Giroux
- ebonized wood, rosewood, enamel, gilt bronze and metal
- height 11 1/4 in.; width 15 3/4 in.; depth 12 3/4 in.
- 28.5 cm; 40 cm; 32.5 cm
the enamel plaques decorated with cupids at play, musical and harvest trophies on a blue ground, the rising top, collapsing front and hinged sides of the case opening to a rosewood-lined interior containing a set of four decanters and sixteen liqueur glasses held in a rosewood stand, the gilt bronze lock plate engraved Alph. Giroux & Cie Paris.
Condition
Overall in very good condition. The ebony and ebonized surfaces with some light surface scratches and nicks. One minute veneer loss on top adjacent to proper left rear enamel medallion. Surface dust to crevices. The rosewood interior with some speckled indentations to top, likely a result of contact with liquor set and therefore consistent with construction, age and use.
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.