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A pair of carved giltwood neo-classical brackets in Louis XVI style
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- giltwood, beechwood
- each 30cm. high, 16.5cm. wide, 14.5cm. deep; 11¾in., 6½in., 5¾in.
each with a bowed top above an egg and dart frieze and fluted inward curved stem with stylised Greek-key handles suspending a berried laurel swag above a gadrooned border and berried leaf carved finial
Condition
In overall good condition. Wear to gilding and some minor chips as visible from the catalogue photograph. There is a hairline construction crack where the top joins the frieze but this can easily be filled or left. One has a metal fixing and both have two holes drilled in the top where there was previously a fixing.
"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."
"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."