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A Louis XIV ormolu mounted, brass inlaid, ebony armoire
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- glass, ebony, brass, bronze
- height 85 1/2 in; width 47 1/2 in.; depth 16 1/2 in.
- 217 cm; 120.5 cm; 42 cm
Provenance
Aveline, Paris
Condition
In good restored condition. Later glass, shelves, and hinges. Restored brass marquetry with ebony sections infilled in areas, minor losses. Wear to etching on brass. Some minor areas of lifting and buckling to brass inlay specifically to side. Age cracks to ebony, mainly to sides.
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.