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A Napoléon III gilt-bronze mounted ebony and ebonized boulle marquetry side cabinet French, circa 1870
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- ebony, tortoiseshell, marble
- height: 44 1/4 in.; width: 30 1/4 in.; depth: 14 1/2 in.
- 112.5 cm; 77 cm; 27 cm
surmounted by a black marble top, the door opening to a mahogany-veneered interior with two removable shelves.
Condition
The marble top with traces of old tape residue and usual light surface scratches and minor chips to edges; some areas of oxidation to the brass inlay to boulle marquetry panels; the gilt-bronze cleaned and retaining original gilding with some oxidation to apron and scrolled acanthus mounts to bottom of stiles; the veneers in good condition with some small chips and nicks to top corners and back edges; thin age cracks to ebony veneers; overall with the usual minor scratches and bruises consistent with age and use.
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.