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A French gilt-bronze-mounted kingwood, bois satiné and bois de bout floral marquetry commode, Paris circa 1880
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- gilt-bronze, kingwood, oak
- 89.5cm high, 152cm. wide, 62cm. deep; 2ft. 9¼in., 4ft. 10 ¾in., 2ft. ¼in.
in Louis XV style, of bombé form, with a moulded shaped sarancolin marble top above two drawers applied with foliate cast mounts and handles, veneered sans traverse, on legs cast with foliage and stylised shells on scrolled feet ; mounts regilt; marble top restored
Provenance
Purchased by the present owner in these Rooms, 19th and 20th Century Furniture and Decorations, 3rd October 1997, lot 144.
Condition
In overall good conserved condition. Strong model. Old minor marks, chips and scratches and some very minor losses to the veneer which can easily be restored especially on the left side which are hardly noticeable along the top edge. Old very minor restorations to the veneer on the right side. The marble top has broken in the past and has been restored with some medium and other scattered chips which would benefit from some further minor attention.
"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."