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A pair of carved mahogany parcel-gilt and fruitwood athéniennes in Empire style
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- mahogany, fruitwood, parcelgilt, poplar
- each 80cm. high, 42.5cm diameter; 2ft. 7½in., 1ft. 4¾in.
the bowl centred by a female mask of Medusa flanked by leaves, on fluted supports carved with swans, flowers and leaves, interposed by an animal mask on paw feet and canted triform base with a stop-fluted leaf carved central support
Provenance
Galerie Arianne Dandois, Paris
Condition
In overall good conserved condition. Some minor rubbing to the parcel gilding. Attractive detail to carving. Some very minor scattered hairline cracks and old very minor marks and chips. There is a crack in the platform base of one which is not too noticeable which can be left and there is a crack in the bowl section and along the frieze of the bowl of the other.
"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."