Carlo Bugatti

le cadre en bois incrusté d'étain de forme circulaire tronqué dans sa partie basse ; le miroir en forme de croissant de lune

Collection privée, Londres

Philippe Dejean, Carlo-Rembrandt-Ettore-Jean Bugatti, éd. du Regard, Paris, 1981, p. 46 pour un meuble d'appui avec miroir circulaire approchant

Bon état général. Des traces de restauration et petits manques de placage le long des bords. Le placage se soulève légèrement par endroits le long du bord supérieur. Des fissures, anciennement restaurées, sur l'ensemble de la surface. Quelques petits manques de laiton. Quelques petits manques au niveau des incrustations de la bordure intérieure et petits éclats du bois aux pointes des étoiles. Good overall condition. Traces of oxidizing and minor lacks of the veneer along the edges. The veneer is lightly lifting up in some area along the upper edge. Scratches, formerly restored, over the entire surface. Some minor lacks of brass. Some minor lacks of the inlaid bone along the inner edge and minor chips of the wood to the edges of the stars.
"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."