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A Swedish gilt-bronze mounted kingwood, fruitwood inlaid and parquetry bombé commode mid-18th century
Estimate
2,500 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- KINGWOOD AND FRUITWOOD AND MARBLE AND GILT-BRONZE
- 85cm. high, 108cm. wide, 57.5cm. deep; 2ft. 9¼in., 3ft. 6½in., 1ft. 10½in.
with a repaired kolmårds marble top of serpentine outline
Provenance
Possibly acquired from D. Strutt, Harrogate, 23 March 1955, and described as a 'German Commode', according to Frederick McCarthy's stock books.
Condition
A pretty piece that is very decorative. The top has been broken into three pieces at some stage in its long history. There is filler to these breaks sites. Each side with a horizontal fracture and some losses to veneers at this point. There are some lossses to mouldings along drawer edges and a few patched repairs to veneers on drawers and notably some patches to the shaped apron and bracket feet.
"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."