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Jacques Adnet
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- A desk
- 75cm. high by 180.5cm. wide by 80cm. deep;
- 2ft 5½in., 5ft 11in., 2ft 7½in.
fruitwood and gilt bronze, the gilt-stamped leather top above five frieze drawers, each with lock and key, four tapering legs terminating in sabots
Condition
An attractive desk in good overall condition. Some old marks and scratches overall commensurate with age and use. Leather scratched in places and with some small repaired tears, but retaining a pleasing appearance. Gilt stamping with some wear. One or two areas of minor restoration, such as to the back left corner. Edges with some knocking and chipping, especially to the right side of the kneehole, though this is confined to a narrow area. Small area of finish loss to back edge of the right corner. Metal with some blemishing and wear to the patina. Some sabots very slightly twisted. Elegant and ready for use and display.
"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."