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AN EMPIRE ORMOLU-MOUNTED MAHOGANY JARDINIÈRE Circa 1805
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- oak, mahogany, marble, bronze
- height 36 in.; width 51 in.; depth 24 1/2 in.
- 91.5 cm; 129.5 cm; 62.5 cm
Now with an inset white marble top.
Literature
Gladys Freeman, "The Setting is French," Town and Country, November 1962, p. 109
Condition
With scattered age and construciton cracks, dents, arasions and scratches. Mahogany veneer with some losses and minor lifting in areas. Refinished. Ormolu with some oxidation and surface dirt. Ormolu gallery with some breaks.
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.