Lot 411
- 411
Two French provincial fruitwood rafraichissoirs 19th century
Estimate
800 - 1,200 USD
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Description
- fruitwood, marble, walnut
- heights 27 1/2 in., 27 1/4 in.; widths 16 1/2 in., 18 in.; depths 16 1/2 in.,18 in.
- 70 cm, 69.5 cm; 42 cm, 46 cm; 42 cm, 46 cm
Condition
One: Marble top with some breaks. Scattered old wood worm damage throughout. Age cracks at joins, restored cracks to frame around top. One side of frame to top is loose. Cracks to some of the balusters, losses to wood. With scattered age and construction cracks, dents and abrasions, all consistent with age and use.
White marble one: marble is later. Lacking inserts. With scattered age and construction cracks, dents and abrasions, all consistent with age and use. Age cracks and heavy losses to area of wood worm to undertiers. Cracks at joins, slightly loose. Minor areas of infill.
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.