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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.2727. Adapted, 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.
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.