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A bois satiné, tulipwood, stained sycamore, amaranth and fruitwood inlaid floral marquetry bureau en pente stamped C. Topino Louis XVI, circa 1780
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- 101cm. high, 98cm. wide, 37cm. deep; 3ft. 3¼in., 3ft. 2¼in., 1ft. 2in.
with a three-quarter galleried veined grey and white marble top above three drawers, the fall-front opening to reveal a leather-lined writing surface with a pigeon hole flanked on each side by two short drawers, one fitted for writing implements, the lower section with one long and two short drawers, the kneehole flanked by a cupboard door, on turned tapering legs terminating in gilt-bronze toupie feet, the whole inlaid with floral swags with ribbon-tied gilt-bronze mounts depicting trophies representing Architecture
Provenance
Sold Sotheby's, New York, 22nd May 1993, lot 297
Condition
Marble top possibly replaced. Escutcheon probably later. Some minor restorations to the veneer. Evidence of previous castors. Some very minor sections of the veneer missing. The tip of the arched section on both sides of the kneehole restored. Some splits and restored cracks. There are horizontal hairline cracks on the inside of the kneehole, which can easily be filled. Some bubbling to the veneer at the back. The gallery is possibly later. In overall good, conserved condition.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Charles Topino received Master 1773.