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A Louis XVI style gilt-bronze-mounted mahogany, satiné and sycamore trellis parquetry commode Paris, early 19th century, in the manner of Jean-Henri Riesener
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- surmounted by a brèche violette marble top above a frieze drawer and above two long drawers sans traverse, front and sides with ebony inlaid flowerhead trellis parquetry, one lock removed to reveal the locksmith's mark E. Schmidt / à Paris, the carcass stenciled three times 10116, the marble inscribed with the number 10116 to the underside.
- gilt bronze, mahogany, satine, sycamore, marble
- height 34 1/2 in.; width 5 ft. 3 1/4 in.; depth 25 in.
- 87.5 cm; 160.5 cm; 63.5 cm
surmounted by a brèche violette marble top above a frieze drawer and above two long drawers sans traverse, front and sides with ebony inlaid flowerhead trellis parquetry, one lock has been removed to reveal the locksmith's mark E. Schmidt / a Paris, the carcass stenciled three times 10116, the marble inscribed with the number 10116 to the underside.
Condition
Overall in good condition with the usual minor scratches, dents and nicks to veneers and carcass consistent with age and use. Tarnishing to gilt-bronze in places. The marble with the usual minor chips to edges, scratches to surface consistent with age and use.
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.