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A pair of Louis-Philippe ormolu-mounted and inlaid mahogany meubles à hauteur d'appui circa 1840, stamped Jacob
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Georges-Alphonse Jacob-Desmalter (1799-1870)
- mahogany, oak, marble, bronze
- height 42 1/2 in.; width 35 3/4 in.; depth 17 in.
- 108 cm; 91 cm; 43.5 cm
the carcass stamped with the marque au feu of King Louis-Philippe.
Provenance
Delivered to the Garde Meuble of Louis-Philippe (r. 1830-1848)
Condition
Marble tops with some abrasions and minor chips, one with restored breaks. Scattered age and construciton cracks; not extensive. Minor dents, scuffs and abrasions, few minor losses to mahogany (most to edges and corners). Some surface restoration and infill to cracks and areas of loss; not extensive. Ormolu with oxidation and surface dirt, ormolu inlay with minor lifting at ends; not extensive.
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.