Lot 85
  • 85

A pair of Consulat ormolu-mounted carved mahogany tabourets Circa 1805

Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description

  • mahogany, bronze, leather
  • height 23 in.
  • 58.5 cm

Provenance

Purchased by Mrs. Lerner from Fabius Frères, Paris in 1961

Condition

With scattered age and construction cracks, dents, abrasions and scratches. Outcurving swan-neck-form sides with restored breaks with one restoration now undone; recommend restoring. Underisde with some old worm damage; not extensive. Ormolu with some oxidation and traces of surface dirt; not extensive. Tooled and pacel-gilt leather upholstery with some tears, abrasions and cracks.
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.
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