Lot 47
  • 47

A Pair of 19th century English parcel-gilt painted and ebonized étagères

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • height 4 ft. 4 3/4 in.; width 25 1/4 in.; depth 15 1/4 in.
  • 131.4 cm; 64.1 cm; 38.7 cm
The underside of each drawer inscribed P.2727Adapted, redecorated.

Condition

Overall fair good restored condition; adapted, variations to construction; re-decorated; handles replaced; the mirror glasses replaced; back boards possibly replaced; age cracks to the shelves and to the side panels; losses to painted surface to the center the second shelf of one étagère; back right leg of one étagère with an old repaired break and now with two metal braces; front left leg of the other étagère with an old repaired break and with a metal brace to the back; the back left leg broken off and re-attached and now showing the tenon; overall with chips and losses to the paint throughout with minor areas of flaking
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.