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A Napoleon III gilt bronze and Sèvres-style porcelain mounted tulipwood, amaranth and fruitwood parquetry side cabinet Paris, circa 1880
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- bronze, ceramic, wood, marble
- height 42 3/4 in; width 42 1/4 in.; depth 16 1/2 in.
- 108.5 cm; 107 cm; 42 cm
surmounted by a carrara marble top, the cupboard door flanked by bronzes of Bacchus and Venus, opening to a single shelf, the back of one bronze mount with the impressed mark BJ.
Condition
Very good restored condition and presentation, a narrow vertical shrinkage crack repaired to door, just starting to open again. One or two very minor scuffs and scratches, a few minute chips to edge of marble.
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.