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A Louis XVI style gilt-bronze mounted fireplace France, late 19th/early 20th century
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- white marble, gilt bronze
- height 45 1/2 in.; width 68 1/2 in.; depth 18 1/2 in.
- 116 cm; 174 cm; 47 cm
Together with a gilt bronze and cast iron hearth
Condition
Gilt bronze with the usual minor scratches and tarnishing to gilding consistent with age and use The proper right hand side figure showing green wax spills. Fireplace is structurally sound but with usual minor chips to edges and dirt to crevices. The hearth also with tarnishing to gilt bronze.
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.