maison forest A LARGE GILT-BRONZE MOUNTED KINGWOOD, SATINÉ AND FRUITWOOD FLORAL MARQUETRY MEUBLE À HAUTEUR D'APPUI PARIS, CIRCA 1890

with molded Sarancolin opéra marble top, the arc en arbalette front with two cupboard doors opening to an elaborate interior fitted with mahogany shelves and vertical folder compartments, front and sides decorated with finely cut floral sprays on quarter-veneer satiné within kingwood bandings, the right-hand side door with the forest metalic label AMEUBLEMENT FOREST/ 31, rue Cambaceres- 17 rue de la Boétie/PARIS.

Overall in good condition with the usual minor scratches, dents and nicks consistent with age and use. Slight tarnishing to gilt-bronze in places. Scratches to marble top and minor chips to edges of marble.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Maison Forest was established at 14 rue Pierre-Picard in 1883 and later at 31 rue Cambaceres and 17 rue de la Boetie, Paris. The furniture and decorations produced by the firm stand out for its high quality gilt-bronze mounts and furthermore for notable ébénisterie and fine decoration.