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A Boulle style gilt-bronze mounted mahogany and engraved brass inlaid bureau plat French, circa 1870
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- height 29 1/2 in.; width 53 1/4 in.; depth 32 3/4 in.
- 75 cm; 135 cm; 83 cm
the frieze fitted with two drawers.
Condition
The original leather top with extensive scratches consistent with age and use. Most of the gilding to the tooling has rubbed off. The brass molded edge to the top has been varnished and now with wear and flaking to the varnish. Extensively oxidized as well. The whole desk has been varnished several times resulting in a thick coat and a darker color of the mahogany veneers, all bronze mounts and brass inlay. There are many brass bandings missing, three to the top and several more to all sides and legs. The desk also with chips, nicks and scratches in places consistent with age and use.
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.
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.