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A PAIR OF LOUIS XVI CARVED GILTWOOD CONSOLES D'APPLIQUE circa 1775, reduced in height
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- oak, marble
- height 36 in.; width 21 1/2 in.; depth 10 1/4 in.
- 91.5 cm; 55 cm; 26.5 cm
Provenance
Paris, July 6, 1996, lot 118
Condition
Later marble tops with some discoloration due to age, abrasions and minor chips. REduced in height with old cut running horizontally at around center. Scattered age and construction cracks, abrasions and dents. Largest crack to left side volute of one. Scattered minor losses and abrasions to carving; largest loss to carvin on reverse of outcurvin volute on front of one. Scattered losses, cracks and chips to gesso; largest losses to gesso at scrolling vine morif which is probably a replacement to the identical carved motif on other console. Regilt and silvered; both now with rubbing and some losses. In good 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.