- 129
Paire de commodes à portes en placage d'amarante, citronnier, acajou et ébène à monture de bronze doré d'époque Restauration, vers 1820
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 EUR
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Description
- amaranth, sycomore, gilt bronze
- Haut. 87 cm, larg. 137,5 cm, prof. 50,5 cm
- Height 34 1/4 in; width 54 1/4 in; depth 19 3/4 in
la façade flanquée de colonnes cannelées détachées, ouvrant à un tiroir en ceinture ornée d'une frise de rinceaux feuillagés et rosettes, et à deux vantaux décorés d'une marqueterie rayonnante et à croisillons ; la plinthe ornée d'une frise de godrons et de grattoirs, reposant sur des pieds toupie ; dessus de marbre blanc
Provenance
Vente à Paris, Pavillon Gabriel, étude Ader-Picard-Tajan, le 14 juin 1977, lot 124
Condition
The illustration is accurate despite a little too orange, good overall condition despite the inevitable dents, scratches and marks due to the age and use.
There are two small vertical shrinkage scratches on a lateral side of both commodes. As visible on the illustration they are some small shrinkage scratches on both front door, the gilding is slightly tarnished and rubbed, the brass filets of the colonnes is tarnished.
Some mahogany filets of the colonnes are loosed or lifting and need to be fixed properly
There are some small chips and scratches on both marble top.
Please note that this condition report was made on August 31th 2016 inside Robert de Balkany's hôtel rue de Varenne; this lot will be shipped to Sotheby's galleries before the exhibit and the sale
"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."