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A French `Boulle' red tortoiseshell, brass inlaid and ebonised bureau plat Napoleon III, circa 1860
Estimate
2,500 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- 75cm. high, 138cm. wide, 71cm. deep; 2ft. 5½in., 4ft. 6¼in., 2ft. 4in.
with applied gilt-metal mounts and two drawers
Literature
M. Girouard, 'Carlton Towers, Yorkshire I', Country Life, 26 January 1967, p.177, illustrated in the Harp Room.
Condition
This table is in `country house' condition. Several mounts are loose and there are characteristic losses throughout to the `Boulle' both to the shell and also brass which will require considerable restoration
"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."