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Lot 273
  • 273

A gilt-bronze mounted tulipwood guéridon table Directoire, circa 1800

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • Tuilpwood, leather, gilt-bronze and oak
  • the guéridon table 73cm. high, 54.5cm. diameter; 2ft. 4¾in., 1ft. 9½in.; one bedside cabinet 79cm. high, 46cm. wide, 34cm. deep; 2ft. 7in., 1ft. 6in., 1ft. 1½in.; the other bedside cabinet 76cm. high, 49.5cm, 39cm. deep; 2ft. 6in., 1ft. 7½in., 1ft. 3½in.
with a central frieze drawer and two leather inset slides to the sides, key missing, and a mahogany bedside cabinet, Directoire, circa 1800, together with another mahogany bedside cabinet, the top drawer opening to reveal a fitted interior with a leather inset slide, key missing, Directoire, circa 1800 (3)

Condition

All three pieces in generally good original condition, there is an age crack to the left hand side of the back of the guéridion table, there is a small element of veneer missing to each of the leather inset slide slides, there are also two small sections of veneer missing to the lower border underneath the gilt bronze mounts, would benefit from a clean; there is a break to the white marble top and also a break to the inset marble panel to the inside of the first bedside cabinet, there are old minor stains and scratches to all three pieces of furniture 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."