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A late Louis XVI ormolu-mounted mahogany guéridon circa 1785, stamped M. G. Cramer JME
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- Mathhieu Guillaume Cramer (d. 1794), maître in 1771
- mahogany, marble, bronze, oak, leather
- height 27 1/4 in.; diameter 25 3/4 in.
- 69.5 cm; 65.5 cm
Condition
Scratches to later marble top; new leather inset in brushing slide. Ormolu ring mount is later; all mounts with oxidation, rubbing, and surface dirt. Minor surface restorations; some small age cracks particularly around the drawer; patch to veneer to bottom right of drawer; occasional scratches to legs.
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.