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AN ASSEMBLED ITALIAN ROCOCO LACQUERED DRESSING TABLE SET MID-18TH CENTURY
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- LAQUER, BEECHWOOD
- length of largest tray 13 1/4 in.
- 33.5 cm
comprising two small green boxes with a larger matching box, a green tray and two smaller trays, a single candlestick, two small cosmetic boxes, two small red boxes with a matching tray. 12 pieces.
Condition
Red tray with one side of rim detached but present and with age cracks to other side of rim. Small cosmetic boxes with significant losses to lacquer of tops. The smaller one with overpaint that is now actively flaking. Largest green box lined with velvet to interior. Small green trays with age cracks and significant regilding to figures. Both red boxes with re-glued breaks to lids. Overall all pieces with some redecoration, losses to decoration, active flaking and chips.
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.