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Mathieu Béfort dit Béfort Jeune French, b. 1813 A Louis XVI style gilt bronze mounted kingwood side cabinet Paris, circa 1865
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Mathieu Béfort dit Béfort Jeune
- gilt bronze, wood, marble
- height 44 in., width 43 1/2 in.; depth 15 in.
- 112 cm; 110.5 cm; 38 cm
surmounted by a rouge royale marble top, the cupboard doors with bronze patinated galvanized metal oval plaques, opening to an interior fitted for shelves, the top of the carcass stamped BEFORT JEUNE.
Condition
Overall in fair and mostly original condition and presentation. Light surface scratches, edge nicks and repairs to marble top. Oxidation and minor pitting to mounts. Some lifting of veneer around oval panels on doors, one or two other areas of replacement and repair to veneer. The two doors open to a vacant interior fitted for shelves.
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.