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A North European Neoclassical style ormolu-mounted karelian birch desk 19th century
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- leather, birch, gilt-bronze, oak
- height 49 1/2 in.; width 31 1/2 in.; depth 26 3/4 in.
- 126 cm; 80 cm; 68 cm
Provenance
The Collection of Gianni Versace, sold Sotheby's New York, May 21, 2005, lot 230
Condition
Leather replaced. Mounts lifting in areas, mostly to one round surrounding band, recommend securing. Minor dents to mounts. Age cracks to veneer, largest ones to one base. Small areas of lifting and loss to the veneer, particularly to areas around leather inset and to moldings at base.
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.