Lot 435
  • 435

A GERMAN NEOCLASSICAL ORMOLU-MOUNTED INLAID MAHOGANY COMMODE PROBABLY BERLIN, LATE 18TH CENTURY

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

  • Ormulu, mahogany, and satinwood
  • height 32 3/4 in.; width 37 1/4 in.; depth 21 1/2 in.
  • 83.5 cm; 95 cm; 55 cm

Provenance

Sotheby's London, December 16, 1998, lot 195.

Condition

Nice proportions and inlay. Some age cracks, especially to top. Banding to one side is lifting and cracked. Some losses and chips to veneer. Usual nicks, bruises, and chips.
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.