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A GILT-BRONZE MOUNTED EBONIZED, TORTOISESHELL IMITATION HORN AND ENGRAVED BRASS MARQUETRY, SEMI-PRECIOUS STONES CABINET, NAPOLÉON III, CIRCA 1870 |
Estimate
6,000 - 10,000 EUR
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Description
- ebonised wood, horn, engraved brass, semiprecious stones, gilt-bronze
- Haut. 166 cm., larg. 99 cm., prof. 43,5 cm.; Height 65 ¼ in., width 39 in., depth 17 in.
the upper part with ten drawers and a central door decorated with the Farnese Hercules, the lower part with fluted columns and semi-columns
Condition
The illustration of the catalogue is accurate. There are the inevitable dents, marks and scratches due to age and use. There are old restorations to the veneer and to the tinted horn. There are losses and lifting to the marquetry. Many brass elements are lifting and need to be refixed. There are losses to some ebonised moldings. The gilding is rubbed and tarnished. Some handles are loose. One semi-precious stone is missing, there are chips and cracks to some other stones. Very decorative cabinet which would benefit from a restoration.
"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."