Lot 473
  • 473

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.
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