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A PAIR OF RUSSIAN NEOCLASSICAL STYLE BRASS-MOUNTED MAHOGANY BOOKCASES
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- brass, mahogany, glass
- height 116 in.; width 47 1/2 in.; depth 22 1/2 in.
- 295 cm; 120.5 cm; 57 cm
Provenance
Craig Wright Interiors, Sotheby's New York, October 4, 2006, lot 209
Condition
Overall in good condition. Some scratches to the sides along with various bruises and chips. One bookcase with bottom left side with a 6" vertical patch; twelve inches of bass stringing to right side of base lacking; a small chip to the front of door panel; a few inches of brass stringing at top of left side is lifting. Other with a small horizontal patch on left side and a 5" vertical patch on right side. Brass with various dents and oxidation. Mahogany with small chips, bruises, and abrasions.
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.