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A gilt-bronze-lapis lazuli and porcelain-mounted amaranth, fruitwood and marquetry centre table Napoleon III, circa 1860
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- amaranth, porcelain, lapis-lazuli, fruitwood
- 75cm. high, 148cm. wide, 91cm. deep; 2ft. 5½in., 4ft. 10½in., 3ft.
in Louis XVI manner, with applied gilt-bronze mounts, the top inlaid to the centre with musical trophies and borders of flowers, with a drawer to each side, on fluted tapering legs
Condition
This piece is in overall very good condition. The top is most attractive and the quality of the marquetry is very good. One porcelain plaque is cracked on one drawer. Very minor losses to veneers, old marks and scratches commensurate with age and normal usage but these are hardly noticeable. Probably originally with shelves but these ar now missing.
"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."