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Lot 73
  • 73

André Arbus

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description

  • Paire d'encoignures, vers 1940
  • gilt wood and parchment
  • Hauteur : 102 cm (40 in.) Largeur : 67 cm (26 1/3 in.) Profondeur : 50 cm (20 in.)
bâti en bois entièrement gainé de parchemin, ouvrant en façade par deux portes, repose sur trois pieds ; les deux en façade en bois doré galbé et mouluré

Provenance

Collection privée, France

Condition

Overall very good condition consistent. The parchment of both is in very good condition with a few areas of very minor lifting near the edges of the central doors. Both cabinets have one keyhole that has been filled in. One cabinet with residue from a old sticker to the top. The other cabinet with slight lifting of parchment to sides edges of top. The wood of both remains in good condition, with very minor wear, and was likely gilt at one point in the cabinets' history.
"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."