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Armoire-bibliothèque en placage d'ébène, bois noirci et bronze doré d'époque Napoléon III, d'après un modèle d'André-Charles Boulle
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Haut. 146 cm, larg. 209 cm, prof. 53,5 cm
- Height 57 1/2 in; width 82 1/4 in; depth 21 in
la façade à ressaut ouvrant à trois portes vitrées, découvrant trois étagères ; ornementation de bronze doré : équerres à enroulements et rosaces; (les portes probablement grillagées à l'origine)
Condition
Illustration does not convey the warm and beautiful colours of gilding and ebony.
Good overall condition.
On the right side a slight horizontal dent.
On the left side very few lifts to the brass inlaid.
As expected some scratches on the top.
Minor traces of green oxydation on giltbronze.
Large scale bookcase very decorative.
Good 19th century quality inspired from Boulle work.
"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."