Lot 423
  • 423

A Régence style gilt-bronze mounted kingwood and satiné trellis parquetry bureau plat in the manner of Charles Créssent Paris, circa 1890

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description

  • kingwood, bronze (Wood, Other-Kingwood)
  • height 31 in.; width 6 ft. 3/4 in.; depth 39 in.
  • 78.7 cm; 183.7 cm; 99.1 cm
three frieze drawers, gilt-tooled green leather top.

Condition

Overall very good condition and presentation; the original gilt-tooled green leather top is stained, scratched and cracked in places especially over lines of construction; the carcass is stable and made of oak; losses to veneer and lifting to the back of each leg; losses to front frieze of desk around edges of drawers; four large kingwood veneer pieces in a bag; all bronzes nicely cast and chased with a good gold color; some areas of dirt and tarnishing; overall with the usual minor age cracks and nicks 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.