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Commode desserte en acajou, placage d'acajou rubanné et monture de bronze doré de la fin du XVIIIe/début du XIXe siècle
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 EUR
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Description
- mahogany
- Haut. 91,5 cm, larg. 132 cm, prof. 44 cm
- Height 36 in; width 52 in; depth 17 1/3 in
la façade ouvrant à un vantail central garni au revers d'une glace, découvrant trois tiroirs et deux étagères ; les côtés concaves, chacun ouvrant à un tiroir pivotant par un bouton poussoir et comportant deux étagères à fond de miroir ; reposant sur des pieds fuselés ; dessus de marbre blanc encastré ceint d'une galerie ajourée, la serrure au trèfle
Provenance
Acquis en 1946 à New York, puis par descendance jusqu'à ce jour
Condition
The image is accurate. Marks, scratches and dents all throughout the surface, due to age and handling. One main dent on the upper right corner of the front door. The lower frieze under the front door with traces of previous bronze ornaments. One horizontal crack on each side drawer. Gilt bronzes tarnished with traces of oxidation. Two brass pieces missing. Marble top with many scratches and stains, and a crack on the rear right corner. Two other marble shelves with cracks. Mirror decoration with stains and losses. Nonetheless, very elegant piece of furniture in fair overall condition.
"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."