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ITALIAN SCHOOL | Sideboard
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Italian School
- Sideboard
- walnut, brass, mirrored glass, glass
- 98.5 by 160 by 51.5cm.; 38 3/4 by 63 by 20 1/4 in.
- Executed circa 1950.
the top surface with tinted mirrored glass, the interior revealing a partially mirrored glass surface, shelving and four drawers with inset clear glass panels
Condition
Overall in very good original condition. The wooden surfaces with minor scattered, scuffs, nicks and scratches. The shallow recesses of the door fluting with tight hairline cracks in some areas and appear stable. The raised edges of the door fluting with minor shallow indentations in a few areas. The mirrored glass top surface with scattered minor surface scratches and isolated oxidised areas concentrated to the rear proper right corner. The proper left front corner with an area of lifting to the mirrored backing measuring approximately 1cm square. The interior mirrored surface with oxidisation and minor losses throughout. The bottom interior shelf with gentle fading throughout. The rear proper left brass sabot with a hairline crack measuring approximately 4cm and is lifting slightly. A high quality execution in very good original condition.
"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."