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A pair of Consulat ormolu-mounted carved mahogany tabourets Circa 1805
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 USD
bidding is closed
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.
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.