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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.
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.