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A gilt-bronze mounted mahogany secrétaire à abattant Empire, circa 1820
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- marble, mahogany, bronze, oak, leather
- 142cm. high, 98cm. wide, 49cm. deep; 4ft. 8in., 3ft. 2in., 1ft. 7¼in.
with a fossilised grey marble top above single frieze drawer, the fall opening to reveal a fitted interior of six drawers and with a leather lined writing surface, the exterior with three long drawers
Condition
The marble top with chips to the edges and notably to each corner. The frieze drawer has some patching to veneers. The fall with a repaired crack. Patches and some losses to veneer on drawers and drawer surrounds. The pilasters with some filler. The base with scuffs and old marks throughout. The interior generally good, although the long drawer is ill fitting and there are marks around the leather. The left back foot is broken. This piece would appear to be re-polished.
"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."