397 - EMPIRE ‘RETOUR D’ÉGYPTE’ STYLE WHITE MARBLE, PATINATED AND GILT BRONZE CONSOLE WITH CARYATIDS, 20TH CENTURY

EMPIRE ‘RETOUR D’ÉGYPTE’ STYLE WHITE MARBLE, PATINATED AND GILT BRONZE CONSOLE WITH CARYATIDS, 20TH CENTURY rectangular white Carrara marble console, the frieze applied with gilt bronze mounts depicting winged griffins among scrolling foliage, chariot scenes and a central rosette, supported at the front by two winged female caryatids in patinated and gilt bronze wearing Egyptian-style headdresses, terminating in lion’s paw feet, the back with two marble pilasters framing a mirrored panel, on a stepped marble plinth with gilt fillets 98 x 139 x 40 cm Upon the buyer’s request, we are pleased to provide a general condition report for the Lot described above. However, as we are not professional conservators or restorers, we strongly advise prospective buyers to conduct their own inspection or consult a specialist or restorer of their choice for a comprehensive professional assessment. Any condition descriptions provided in the catalogue or through any correspondence are for guidance only and should not be considered a substitute for a firsthand evaluation. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD ‘AS IS’ IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PUBLISHED IN THE CATALOGUE.