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A RUSSIAN NEOCLASSICAL BRASS-MOUNTED MAHOGANY BREAKFRONT BOOKCASE PART LATE 18TH CENTURY
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- brass, mahogany
- height 101 1/2 in.; width 92 1/2 in.; depth 23 1/4 in.
- 258 cm; 235 cm; 59 cm
the back of the upper part with black ink inventory numbers
Provenance
Craig Wright Interiors, Sotheby's New York, October 4, 2006, lot 184
Condition
Nice coloration to mahogany. Brass with usual dents and oxidation. Mahogany with some scratches and age cracks. A 1/4" chip to the upper front door vertical molding. The bottom central doors have a bruised abrasion at edge of left door (about 4") with other small various chips and restorations along edges due to use. The leftmost bottom door has a flaking age crack at join with hinge. Brass stringing to the sides of the rightmost two feet are lacking. Various patches, nicks, and abrasions consistent with use and age.
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.