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A LOUIS XIV ORMOLU-MOUNTED EBONY AND BRASS INLAID VITRINE CABINET COMPRISING 17TH CENTURY ELEMENTS
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- ebony, brass, oak, glass
- height 95 in.; width 60 1/2 in.; depth 17 1/2 in.
- 241 cm; 154 cm; 44.5 cm
Condition
Later mounts. Restorations to marquetry throughout; brass inlay lifting in areas, particularly to the bandings on the sides and central apron pendant. Losses to brass inlay and chips to ebony. Some gold inpainting to areas where brass is lacking. Interior with later shelves; fabric lined and now electrified. Ebony with age cracks. One lock lacking. One mount with a chip to edge. Sympathetic restoration recommended. Glass later.
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.