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A very finely carved white Cararra marble center table Continental, late 19th/early 20th century
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- marble
- height 38 1/4 in.; width 6 ft. 3 in.; depth 3 ft. 4 in.
- 97 cm; 190.5 cm; 101.5 cm
the pierced lyre shaped supports flanked by a winged female mask above fruiting garlands, centered by embracing cherubs hiding beneath an arch
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, June 15, 2005, lot 176
Condition
Marble top is later and with light surface scratches; one underside of edge of corner with a 1 inch long loss and another with a very small loss to underside tip of corner; top with built-up areas of surface dirt; one base with scrolled edge at base of C-scroll element with restored crack; scratches and wear throughout; base plinths with the majority of wear and scratches.
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.