Lot 347
- 347
A gilt-bronze-mounted mahogany night table Empire, circa 1810
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- mahogany, metal
- 83.5cm. high, 43cm. wide, 42.5cm. deep; 2ft. 8¾in., 1ft. 5in., 1ft. 4¾in.
with a mottled grey and white marble top, above a frieze drawer mounted with a dog's head flanked on either side by a bird, the door opening to reveal two shelves, the top shelf veneered in marble
Condition
In very good condition. Very minor chips to the edge of the marble top. Some very minor scratches to the varnish on the frieze. The plinth base with typical scuffs from use.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Comparative Literature:
Gérard and Nicole Hubert, Musée National des Châteaux de Malmaison et de Bois Préau, Paris, 1986, p.110 for a very similar night table at Queen Hortense's room in Malmaison.
Gérard and Nicole Hubert, Musée National des Châteaux de Malmaison et de Bois Préau, Paris, 1986, p.110 for a very similar night table at Queen Hortense's room in Malmaison.