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A fine Regency gilt-metal mounted parcel-gilt rosewood side cabinet circa 1805
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- height 35 1/2 in.; width 40 in.; depth 13 in.
- 90.2 cm; 101.6 cm; 33 cm
the pair of cupboard doors opening to a shelved interior.
Provenance
Jeremy Ltd., London
Condition
Veryg good quality; with two shelves, not adjustable; overall good condition; the top with some minor rippling and warpage, with a nice dry surface and with minor scratches and old stains; small piece of stringing lacking to the front right corner; the underside with a later wood board to stabilize bowing; slight bowing to side panels, each with three infilled holes to the back edge; losses, rubbing and wear to the gilding of the Egyptian masks and feet; tarnishing, rubbing and wear to the gilt mounts; veneers to the plinths with sun fading and water staining; chips to corners, slight separations at lines of construction due to shrinkage, back corner of each side with a triangular patch; small loss to the metal molded edge above each patch; front left plinth with a veneer loss to the bottom edge; front right corner with horizontal age crack; chips and losses to the bottom edge; overall with old marks, scratches and scuffs.
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.
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.