- 151
A PAIR OF CHARLES X ORMOLU AND MARBLE GUÉRIDONS CIRCA 1825
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- ormolu, marble
- height 27 1/2 in.; diameter 21 1/2 in.
- 70 cm; 54.5 cm
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, November 12, 1999, lot 266
Property from the New York Residence of John W. Kluge, Christie's New York, May 18, 2006, lot 788
Property from the New York Residence of John W. Kluge, Christie's New York, May 18, 2006, lot 788
Condition
One egg and dart rim later; the other now detached. One marble top with a small chip to edge. Gilt bronze with some oxidation, surface dirt, rubbing and light scratches. One of the bases needs sensitive restoration as one of the stretchers is no longer straight and seems to have an old restoration where it was previously secured.
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.