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A Regency part-ebonized mahogany bonheur du jour circa 1810
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- mahogany
- height 47 1/2 in.; width 20 in.; depth 16 1/2 in.
- 120.7 cm; 50.8 cm; 41.9 cm
The superstructure fitted with shelves above a projecting lower case fitted with a frieze drawer above a cupboard door, raised on toupee feet.
Provenance
Apter-Fredericks, London, 2005
Condition
Good condition; the superstructure with age cracks to the back board and with a larger infilled crack to the bottom of the backboard at join with shelf; each drawer lacking one vertical side of cockbeading; the lower section with minor shrinkage to the door panel with very minor bowing; overall with some minor scratches and bruises to extremities; beautiful color and surface to the mahogany with lovely figuring in places.
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.