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A George III brass and ormolu-mounted fruitwood marquetry commode circa 1770
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- brass, ormolu, fruitwood, mahogany
- height 37 1/4 in.; width 37 1/2 in.; depth 17 in.
- 94.6 cm; 95.2 cm; 43.2 cm
Provenance
Hyde Park Antiques, New York
Condition
Overall good, restored condition with a glossy surface. The top with thin age cracks and with some perishing to finish; age cracks with some minor infilling and inpainting. Doors with some thin age cracks to veneers. The apron with small veneer loss at center beneath corner of left door and with some small losses to veneer on apron at join with right foot where horizontal support is slightly protruding out. Legs with small chips and losses to veneers, especially the back edges; restorations to veneers of canted corners; some minor age cracks to veneers around legs over lines of construction. Surface is stable; minor lifting to a small piece of stringing to left side and with two small chips to veneer to back left edge.
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.