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Mathieu Béfort dit Béfort Jeune b. 1813 A TRANSITIONAL STYLE GILT BRONZE MOUNTED MAHOGANY, SYCAMORE AND VERNIS MARTIN DECORATED SÉCRETAIRE À ABATTANT Paris, circa 1880s
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Mathieu Béfort dit Béfort Jeune
- mahogany, sycamore, bronze
- height 46 3/4 in.; width 26 1/4 in.; depth 14 1/2 in.
- 118.5 cm; 66.5 cm; 37 cm
the fall front opening to a shelf and two small drawers, the frieze on the stand centered by a bronze roundel of a vestal virgin beside an athénienne and flanked by two small drawers, the side panels each stamped BÉFORT JEUNE.
Condition
Overall in good condition and presentation. With the usual tarnishing and dirt to gilt bronze and minor nicks, scratches and dents to the veneered carcass. The vernis Martin panels are in good condition. A gilt bronze corner mount is lacking to the upper proper right side of cabinet.
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.