- 123
Carlo Bugatti, attributed to
Estimate
3,500 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- an occasional table
two paper label to underside '1081, tavolo, nl' and 'S.N.T. Gondrand - Ro.. Gardes-Meubles'
- wood, metal, bone, copper
- 70cm. high by 80cm. long by 49.5cm. deep;
- 2ft 3½in., 2ft 7½in., 1ft 7½in.
ebonised wood, walnut, pewter, bone, copper
Literature
Die Bugattis: Automobile, Möbel, Bronzen, Plakate, exhibition catalogue, Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe, Hamburg, 1983, pp. 92-93 (for examples with closely related inlay)
Condition
A decorative table in good overall condition. Two slight splits to top but these are in keeping with age of piece. Old marks and scratches overall, some chips to undertier and some detailing to legs missing. Minor old traces of woodworm, such as to underside of undertier. This is a good quality table in honest condition, ready for use and display.
"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."