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Attributed to Hubert-Joseph Heubes fl. third quarter 19th century An engraved brass, ebony and gilt bronze boulle style marquetry meuble à hauteur d'appui France, third quarter 19th century
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
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Description
- Attributed to Hubert-Joseph Heubes
- brass, ebony, bronze
- height 37 1/2 in.; width 59 1/2 in.; depth 18 1/4 in.
- 95 cm; 151 cm; 46.5 cm
surmounted by a vert de campan marble top, above three cupboard doors, each opening to two shelves, one gilt bronze mount has been removed to reveal the stamp HB
Condition
Overall in good condition with the usual minor scratches, dents and nicks to veneers and carcass consistent with age and use. Tarnishing to gilt-bronze in places.
The marble with the usual minor chips to edges, scratches to surface consistent with age and use. Visible restoration to one corner of the marble now showing the filled crack.
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.
Catalogue Note
The cabinet maker Heubes exhibited at the Paris 1867 Exposition Universelle and was recorded as specialising in furniture mounted with brass inlay in the Boulle maurquetry style and cabinets mounted with porcelain. See Ledoux-Lebard page 259