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A Louis XVI style gilt-bronze mounted mahogany table à écrire Paris, circa 1885
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- mahogany, gilt-bronze
- height 29 1/4 in.; width 33 1/2 in.; depth 22 1/2 in.
- 74.3 cm; 85 cm; 57 cm
fitted with two frieze drawers opposed by two dummy drawers.
Condition
Overall good condition; the gilt-tooled leather-lined top appears to be original and with discoloration, stains, and usual scratches and scuffs and with losses and wear to the gilding; rubbing and some losses to the gilding to the foliate-cast gilt-bronze banding to top showing the reddish color of the bronze to highlights in places; retaining its original gilding; old repaired break to top of front left leg at join with frieze; top of all legs with inpainting; cracks to top of back right leg; tarnishing to the gilt-bronze sabots, minor dirt and rubbing to chutes and to mounts of frieze.
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.