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A bois satiné, kingwood and mahogany commode Louis XV/XVI Transitional, circa 1770; the mounts later
Estimate
35,000 - 50,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- 87cm. high, 128cm. wide, 60cm. deep; 2ft.10¼in., 4ft. 2¼in., 1ft. 11¾in.
with two long drawers on cabriole legs terminating in foliate gilt-bronze paw feet, the front and sides with scrolled and acanthus leaf cast framing mounts
Provenance
Lot 435, Sothebys', New York, 5th November 1998
Condition
In overall good conserved condition and can be placed immediately.
Colour of wood less orange and mounts less greenish and more natural and attractive than in the catalogue photograph. There are some vertical hairline splits and restored cracks. Some very minor chips and areas of infill to the marble top.
"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."