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A Louis XV Chinese lacquer and carved giltwood center table Mid-18th Century
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- beechwood
- height 28 1/2 in.; width 35 1/4 in.; depth 24 1/4 in.
- 72.5 cm; 89.5 cm; 62 cm
Condition
Top with cracks, abrasions and restored breaks to rim. Lacquer with cracks, rubbing and inpainting. Scattered age and construction cracks, dents and abrasions. Carving with some small losses, aprons on two long sides with recarved elements. One leg with restored break. With old worm damage to underside. Legs blocked. Gesso with cracks and losses. Regilt, gilding with losses and surface dirt. In sound condition.
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.