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A NORTH ITALIAN GILT BRONZE AND PORCELAIN-MOUNTED, PARCEL-GILT AND POLYCHROME-PAINTED GUÉRIDON third quarter 19th century
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- fruitwood, bronze, porcelain
- height 36 in.; diameter 27 1/2 in.
- 91.5 cm; 70 cm
Condition
Minor chips to porcelain. One mounts detached but present. Small chips to porcelain. Gueridon with age and construction cracks with the largest cracks to legs. Scattered chips, abrasions and losses to gesso. Decoration with some losses, rubbing, light surface dirt and minor restorations. Top redecorated and now with cracks and buckling. In good overall 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.