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A pair of Italian ivory lacquered and carved giltwood demi-lune console tables, Neapolitan, circa 1780
Estimate
25,000 - 40,000 GBP
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Description
- walnut, pine, poplar, marble, porphyry
- each 94cm. high., 147cm. wide., 64cm. deep; 3ft. 1in., 4ft. 9¾in., 2ft. 1¼in.
each with a veneered alabastro fiorito top within a white marble border, the frieze decorated with wreaths of grapes and vines within beaded borders on square tapering legs terminating in toupie feet
Condition
In overall good conserved condition. Very minuscule chips to the tops which are hardly noticeable. The bases are a little dirty and would benefit from a light clean according to taste. Old very minor marks and chips to painting and gilding as visible from the catalogue photograph these can easily be touched up. There is an L shaped hairline construction crack in the frieze of one but this is not too noticeable and can be left.
"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."