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A near pair of Victorian gilt-brass-mounted faded rosewood and marquetry three-tier étagère circa 1870
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description
- Rosewood, gilt, brass, marquetry
- the larger 83.5cm. high, 39cm. wide, 37.5cm. deep; 2ft. 9in., 1ft. 3¼in., 1ft. 2¾in. The other: 81.5cm, 39cm. wide, 39.5cm. deep; 2ft. 8in., 1ft. 3¼in., 1ft. 3½in.
each with three graduated oval, quarter-veneered shelves with pierced galleries and with variant flower-inlaid borders on flared, slender turned legs, ending in scroll and acanthus cast-brass feet
Condition
Very decorative with warping and lifting to veneers on each of the shelves. One with ring marks and losses to polish. The gilt-brass mounts are tarnished, there are variations to their design and there are small losses to some of the galleries. One of the feet is loose.
"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."