- 1031
A Louis XVI mahogany armoire circa 1780
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- mahogany, oak, marble
- height 65 1/4 in.; width 39 in.; depth 18 3/4 in.
- 166 cm; 99 cm; 48 cm
Provenance
Galerie Revillon d'Apreval, Paris
Condition
Age and construction cracks; largest being to bottom of proper right side. Some water damage to doors. Marble top later; now with minor chips to edges and corners, scratches to top. Repaired cracks to molding; proper left side with back 2 inches of molding replaced. Some minor infilled holes. Carcass with some old minor worm damage to back. Small repairs and patches to mahogany; doors with small chips to edges. Nicks, abrasions, and scratches to surface.
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.