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A Régence carved giltwood table à gibier circa 1720
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Giltwood
- 77cm. high, 174cm. wide, 69cm. deep; 2ft. 6¼in., 5ft. 8½in., 2ft. 3in.
with a moulded breccia marble top; regilt, restorations
Provenance
Acquired by Lady Lydia Detering (1904-1980) for her residence on Avenue Foch, Paris;
thence by descent to George Bagratouni;
thence by descent to the current owner.
thence by descent to George Bagratouni;
thence by descent to the current owner.
Condition
Repairs and some new elements to the top of frieze underneath the marble. There is an old metal board reinforcing the structure. The gilt surface would benefit from a light clean according to taste, and displays marks and scratches as well as chips exposing the gesso underneath, as visible from the catalogue photograph. The front-right leg broken and repaired. One missing fragment from the rear-left leg.
"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."