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A pair of gilt-bronze-mounted kingwood, bois satiné and bois de bout marquetry encoignures Louis XV, mid 18th century
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- kingwood, bois satine, gilt-bronze
- each 94cm. high, 77cm. wide, 55cm. deep; 3ft. 1in., 2ft. 6½in., 1ft. 9½in.
each with a red marble top above two cupboard doors decorated with floral marquetry bearing the stamp C. Cressent, JME
Provenance
The deceased owner Mrs. Sophie Gurney was the granddaughter of Charles Robert Darwin (1809–1882).
Exhibited
The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
Condition
In overall good conserved condition. One marble top has several restored breaks, the other one has a break to the rear corner which can easily be restored. There are minor chips, marks and scratches to the tops and the veneer throughout 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."