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A French bronze mounted and carved mahogany "Japonisme" vitrine, attributed to Gabriel Viardot circa 1880
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- wood, gilt bronze, resin (appliques)
- height 78 in.; width 20 in.; depth 13 in.
- 198 cm; 51 cm; 33 cm
with two bevel glazed cupboard doors opening to velvet lined interiors, the lower above a single drawer, with ivorine replacement plaques
Condition
Overall good condition and presentation. Refinished surface, a few scuffs and marks overall, one or two minor cracks to veneer. There is some mostly minor wear to the pile of the velvet interior. The carved inset plaques depicting people and animals have been faithfully reproduced with resin.
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.