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A French gilt-bronze-mounted kingwood and bois de bout marquetry commode in Louis XV style
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- kingwood, gilt-bronze, marble, oak
- 91cm. high,134cm. wide, 64cm. deep; 2ft. 11¼in., 4ft. 4¾in., 2ft. 1 ¼in.
of bombé serpentine form, with a moulded mottled peach marble top above two long drawers on cabriole legs terminating in gilt-bronze scrolled feet, the whole mounted with foliate and scrolled reserves and inlaid with floral marquetry
Condition
This commode has some small losses to veneers to front (top right corner) and small repairs to veneers throughout. There is a joint shrinking crack and lifting to veneers to right hand side. Mount to right front corner with break.
"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."