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A Louis XVI blue and white painted demi-lune console table circa 1785
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- wood, marble
- 91cm. high, 131cm. wide, 56cm. deep; 3ft., 4ft. 3½in., 1ft. 10in.
with a bleu turquin marble top above a conforming neo-classical frieze with paterae and foliate decoration, on four tapering and stop fluted legs surmounted by Doric capitals and joined by a guilloche stretched centered by musical trophies
Provenance
La Vielle Fontaine, Lausanne
Condition
This elegant console table is in very good conserved condition and structurally sound. The marble top with marks and scratches consistent with age and use. There are faint hairline cracks along the construction joints, as expected. One part of the floral carving on the stretcher is slightly loose. The decoration has been refreshed throughout, and this piece is ready to be placed.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."