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A GILT METAL AND GILT BRONZE MOUNTED MAHOGANY TRELLIS PARQUETRY AND VERNIS MARTIN DECORATED COMMODE À L'ANGLAISE First half 20th century
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- mahogany, other woods, marble, glass
- height 40 1/2 in.; width 62 in.; depth 16 1/2 in.
- 103 cm; 157 cm; 42 cm
surmounted by a Cipolin Sanguins d'Oran marble top, the central cupboard door centered by an oval medallion decorated with a scène gallante and opening to one shelf, the glazed sides opening to a mirrored interior with one shelf.
Condition
Overall in fair condition. Craquelure and restoration to vernis Martin panels. The two vertical gilt bronze banding bordering the central door are of a different design and must be later replacements. The marble top was once broken in two, has been restored and is now showing a brown filler.
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.