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A pair of early Victorian gonzalo alves and parcel-gilt side cabinets circa 1840
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- gonzalo alves, marble, brass
- 91cm. high, 117cm. wide, 38.5cm. deep; 3ft., 3ft. 10in., 1ft. 3¼in.
the white Carara marble tops with gilt-metal three quarter galleries, above a central door with an inset brass grille, flanked by a pair of smaller doors with fret-carved decoration, fitted inside with two adjustable shelves, on a plinth
Condition
These cabinets are in `country house' condition. The metals could benefit from cleaning according to taste,. The marbles have old minor chips and scratches and some minor staining. The parcel gilt moulding with chips. Later panels behind fret decoration. Old marks and scratches throughout particularly to the plinth of one cabinet. Minor losses to veneers and carved fret decoration particularly to the plinths. Fret work with some restored 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. 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."
"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."