Lot 73
  • 73

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.