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Carlo Bugatti
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- CARLO BUGATTI
- Shelf, circa 1900
- ebonised wood, suede, copper, metal and bone
- 96 x 62,3 x 24 cm ; 37 3/4 x 24 1/2 x 9 1/2 in.
ebonised wood, suede, copper, metal and bone
Provenance
Private European collection
Literature
Philippe Dejean, Carlo-Rembrandt-Ettore-Jean Bugatti, Paris, 1981, p. 34
Condition
This lot has most likely been previously restored and the vellum has been replaced with suede.
Minor wear and rubbing on the edges of the ebonised wood. A few scratches and minor dents on the wood, consistent with age and use. One of the arrow-shaped wood element is missing in the lower part and several of them have been reglued and/or restored.
The brass is slightly oxidized. On the proper right side, a missing screw on a brass element with a little lifting of the brass plaque. The brass of the center part of the lower part is slightly warped.
The bone elements are dirty.
"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."