Lot 136
  • 136

A Charles X bois citronnier and amaranth marquetry bedroom suite circa 1830

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description

  • bois citronnier, amarant, oak, leather, marble
  • height of secrétaire 57 1/2 in.; width of secrétaire 38 1/2 in.; depth of secrétaire 17 1/2 in.; height of commode 37 in.; width of commode 51 in.; depth of commode 21 in.; height of tables 26 1/4 in.
  • 146 cm; 98 cm; 44.5 cm; 94 cm; 129.5 cm; 53.5 cm; 67 cm
comprising a secrétaire à abattant, a commode and a pair of side tables.

Condition

Marble tops with small surface scratches but no breaks; tables with loose mouldings and age cracks to veneers; scratches and scuffs to feet and legs. Dresser with some missing pieces to the mouldings and both sides with noticeable large age cracks; drawer fronts with smaller age cracks, scratches, and small chips. Secretaire with age cracks to fall front and to sides; interior drawers have small veneer chips and scratches; some chips and losses to veneer at extremities particularly a two inch segment to the upper left of the left side and a three inch segment to the upper right of the right side; small veneer chips to the front; mouldings are loose and moulding on left side is missing; scratches and small chips throughout.
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.