A Spanish portor marble topped gilt-bronze-mounted walnut guéridon table Empire

with a moulded top above a frieze applied with a patera flanked by bellflowers on s-scrolled legs applied with an acanthus leaf and patera on each side teminating in paw feet joined by a stylised star-shaped stretcher on brass castors; marble top restored

Marble top has been restored which has been well executed. Some minor water staining to the marble top and old minor scratches. There are construction cracks around the moulded edge above the legs and hairline cracks in the stretcher as visible from the catalogue photograph which can easily be filled. There are some minor restorations and chips to the veneer commensurate with normal age and usage and some minor patches to veneer. The frieze has been strengthened internally. An attractive lot in overall good condition.
"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."