Lot 33
  • 33

A grey and white mottled marble topped mahogany two-tier guéridon table, in Louis XVI style

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • marble, mahogany, gilt-bronze
  • guéridon: 80cm. high, 38.5cm. diameter; 2ft. 7½in., 1ft. 3¼in.; side table: 76cm.high, 73cm. wide, 56cm. deep; 2ft.5¾in., 2ft.4¾in., 1ft.10in.
together with a gilt-bronze mounted mahogany Directoire style side table with a swivelling hinged marble top opening to reveal a leather-lined interior; marble top restored

Condition

Guéridon: In overall good conserved condition. Colour overall is darker than in the catalogue photograph. The galleries are both slightly warped, but this is not too noticeable. Some very minor scuffing to the feet. Directoire style side table: In overall good conserved condition. Colour slightly darker overall. There are some very minor losses to the marble top where it has been restored, which would benefit from some infill. There is a minor restored horizontal crack to the veneer on the left side which have been well executed and is not too noticeable. There is a very minor loss to the rear edge of the left hand drawer internally which is only visible when the drawer is pulled out fully.
"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."