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A pair of Anglo-Indian rosewood chiffoniers circa 1830
Estimate
6,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- 170cm. high, 97cm. wide, 43cm. deep; 5ft. 7in., 3ft.2in., 1ft. 5in.
each with a superstructure surmounted by a pierced foliate carved gallery and with two shelves and mirror back, below are a pair of ripple moulded glass panel doors, the sides with glass panels, on turned feet
Condition
Very good overall condition, slightly faded colour. One chiffonier has had many repaired breaks to the top gallery and has a few minor losses to this gallery. The other chiffonier has some damage to the front edge of the top above the glazed doors. There is a crack to the ripple moulding in this area and a small loss. Both the chiffoniers have filled in sections behind the supports to the shelves on the superstructure suggesting that these shelves had galleries to the sides originally.
"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."