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Henry Dasson 1825-1896 A Louis XVI style gilt-bronze mounted mahogany, amaranth, bird's eye burr and nashiji lacquered bonheur du jour Paris, dated 1880
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- Henry Dasson
- mahogany, gilt bronze, amaranth
- height 44 1/2 in.; width 30 1/4 in.; depth 15 1/2 in.
- 113 cm; 77 cm; 39.5 cm
en suite with the preceding lot, the present signed Henry Dasson.1880 to the upper left hand side gilt-bronze border, the carcass stamped twice HENRY DASSON/1880
Condition
Overall in good and fair condition with the usual minor scratches, dents and nicks to veneers and carcass consistent with age and use. Tarnishing, dirt and wear to gilt bronze in places. The marble with the usual minor chips to edges, scratches to surface consistent with age and use.
Please note that, as visible in the catalogue illustration, the marble slab at stretcher shows a vertical crack to its middle.
Visible but small hairline crack to proper right hand side door, with visible horizontal wear to lacquer of right door.
Visible restoration to lacquer panel of front doors.
One key present.
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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.