A carved giltwood decorated mahogany commode à l'Anglaise France, early 20th century, after the model by Guillaume Benneman

surmounted by a thick Levanto rouge de Liguria marble top, three frieze drawers above two cabinets and mirrored shelving units to each side, the carcass stamped 5122 to its back

Overall in good and fair condition with the usual minor scratches, dents and nicks to veneers and carcass consistent with age and use. The bronze mounts have retained their original gilding, but as consistent with age, use and environmental conditions, one can see light wear to high reliefs, light dirt to crevices and some minute oxidation points in places. The marble with the usual minor chips to edges, scratches to surface consistent with age and use. Missing bottom part to three of the four rounded glass shelves. This lot has incurred water damage, and as such most of the bronze mounts have oxidized. Please note that, as stated in the guarantee line, the gilded decoration is not bronze but applied giltwood. The department encourages interested parties to use our online e-catalogue's zoom function to enjoy magnified and alternate views of this lot.
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.
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