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A LOUIS XVI STYLE GILT BRONZE MOUNTED MAHOGANY MIRRORED VITRINE CABINET France, circa 1880s
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- gilt bronze, mahogany
- height 60 1/4 in.; width 38 3/4 in.; depth 15 in.
- 153 cm; 101 cm; 38 cm
fitted with a Brèche violette inset marble top, the upper cabinet fitted with a drawer, the glazed cupboards each with one shelf, the lion mask mount centering the apron has been removed to reveal the mark HPR.
Condition
Overall in good condition. The bronze mounts with minor tarnishing. The veneers with scattered nicks and scratches. The mirrored panels with some scattered light surface scratches.
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.
Catalogue Note
The casting mark HPR has recently been found on the international market on fine furniture. To this day, no attribution to the bronzier has been discovered.