A Louis XV ormolu-mounted tulipwood, kingwood, bois satiné and floral marquetry bureau plat mid 18th century, stamped P. Garnier

of serpentine form, fitted with a brown leather writing surface within a cross banded border and molded ormolu edge marked at the corners with clasps cast with cabochons, the frieze with three drawers and veneered all around with floral marquetry, raised on cabriole legs with pierced foliate, cabochon and foliate scrolled chutes and sabots.  Some mounts of later date.

Devenish & Co., New York

Acquired by Ralph Lauren Collection

Sold, Sotheby's, New York, October 11, 1995, lot 119

Re-acquired by Devenish & Co.

The Grosvenor House Art & Antiques Fair, June 13-22, 1996, Exhibitor - Devenish, Stand 52, illustrated in the Catalogue p. 89

Stamped once under the apron of the back left side. Marks, dents, grooves, old surface scratches and abrasions to the leather writing surface. Rubbing to the ormolu border, with some significant traces of verdigris and deep oxidation in isolated areas. Traces of polish along the cabochon corner mounts. Old restorations which have darkened in color, giving the impression of stain marks especially along the decorated back apron and kingwood banding. Other fillings and minor restorations, particularly to the sides. Rubbing to some of the mounts in areas. Minor lifting to the veneers, in otherwise good 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.
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.

Pierre Garnier, maître in 1742