MICHEL BOYER | Sideboard

Commissioned by Michel Boyer for his private collection, 2004
Jousse Entreprise, Paris
Acquired from the above by the present owner

Overall in very good condition. The metal surfaces present with minor scattered surface scuffs and scratches. The front proper left and right edges with dented abrasions measuring approximately 1 ¼ in. and 1 in., respectively. The front proper right with further lifting of the metal veneer which reveals the wood below. The top proper left rear corner with a dented abrasion, measuring approximately ¾ in. The bottom proper left and right rear corners with partial lifting of the veneer and minor denting, and the proper right rear corner also with an indentation measuring approximately ¼ in. in diameter. The top proper right corner of the central door with partial lifting of the veneer. Please note this lot was executed in 2004 for Boyer's personal collection and is not the 1971 sideboard commissioned for the office of Elie de Rothschild as stated in the printed 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.
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