拍品 79
  • 79

A RUSSIAN KARELIAN BIRCH DOUBLE BED, EARLY 19TH CENTURY |

估價
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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描述

  • 153cm. wide, 60 1/4in.
the curved headboard with bayleaf carved edge, the crest carved with doves within foliage above cupid's bow, the footboard with swan supports

Condition

In good restored condition. Minor losses -especially to edges-, cracks, chips, old marks and scratches to veneer surface throughout, consistent with age and use. Tip of carved detail on top of the bed backrest is detached. Both sides of the backrest with vertical cracks, some with visible restorations. Bottom of bed with one side with horizontal cracks, some with visible restorations. One loss to tip of left wing of left swan and to tip of right wing of right swan.
"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."

拍品資料及來源

A narrower example sold Sotheby's, 10th June 1999, lot 241, for £10,000.