- 204
A set of three Louis XVI brass-inlaid mahogany bibliothèques composed of 18th century elements
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- mahogany, bronze, brass, glass, oak
- height 84 in.; width 63 1/2 in.; depth 20 in.
- 213.5 cm; 161.5 cm; 51 cm
stamped with a TT below a crown for the Thurn und Taxis family
Provenance
Thurn und Taxis Collection
Sold Sotheby's New York, May 20, 1995, lot 204
Sold Sotheby's New York, May 20, 1995, lot 204
Condition
Age cracks and constructions cracks throughout. Small patches and restorations to veneer. One inch of brass inlay missing to inside of front left foot and to right side of cornice of lower section to one bibliothèque. Brass inlay also missing from right side of base of one upper section. One right corner of cornice of one lower section with a large age crack, slightly loose and recommend securing.
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.