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A French gilt-bronze-and brass-mounted marble, ebony inlaid mahogany console desserte in the manner of Adam Weisweiler, 19th century
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- gilt-bronze, brass, marble, ebony, mahogany
- 91cm. high, 163cm. wide, 52cm. deep; 2ft. 11¾in., 5ft 4¼in., 1ft. 8½in.
of demi-lune form, with a St. Anne marble top and shelf, the frieze with a continuous husk and flute mount and containing a drawer flanked by swing compartments, supported at the front by gilt-bronze ribbed and gadrooned baluster columns and at the rear by square fluted legs and raised on fluted tapering feet, with the inventory in red ink S86,
Provenance
Sold Sotheby's, London, 12th November 1965, lot 46.
Condition
In overall good condition. Old very minor marks, chips and scratches to the marble top especially along the rear edge. There is a medium sized chip to the rear left corner. The marble shelf has a restored break.
"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."