Lot 36
  • 36

A FINE LOUIS XV STYLE GILT BRONZE MOUNTED PLUM PUDDING MAHOGANY AND MAHOGANY TABLE AMBULANTE Paris, early 20th century

Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • marble, mahogany, leather
  • height 30 in.; width 22 1/2 in.; depth 15 in.
  • 76 cm; 57 cm; 38 cm
with an inset veined white Carrara marble top above three frieze drawers, the central drawer opening to a gilt-tooled brown leather writing surface on an adjustable stand, the top has been removed to reveal the hand-written marks 192 in blue crayon, one chute removed to reveal the stamp 935 from the bronze master model.

Condition

Overall in good and fair condition with the usual minor scratches, dents and nicks to veneers and carcass consistent with age and use. Tarnishing, dirt and wear to gilt bronze in places. The marble with the usual minor chips to edges, scratches to surface consistent with 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.
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