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A LOUIS XVI GILT-BRONZE MOUNTED MAHOGANY JARDINIÈRE BY GEORGES JACOB LATE 18TH CENTURY |
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- 40cm. high, 107cm. wide, 38cm deep; 15¾in., 42¼in., 15in.
fitted with a removable lead liner, the ends with carrying handles, stamped G.IACOB
Provenance
Sotheby's, New York, 19-21 May 1991, lot 629;
The late Ambassador Pamela Harriman;
Christie's London, Four British Collections Including Important Furniture, 5 June 2008, lot 74.
The late Ambassador Pamela Harriman;
Christie's London, Four British Collections Including Important Furniture, 5 June 2008, lot 74.
Condition
In overall good condition. Signs of restorations to corners. Loss to gilding on the handles, consistent with age and use. On either side, timber surface with chips in area where handle sits and occasionally knocks on. Generally with old marks and scratches, notably to corners and edges, however consistent with age and use.
"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."