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A gilt-bronze-mounted kingwood and tulipwood bureau plat stamped Roussel JME Louis XV, circa 1750
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- gilt-bronze mounted kingwood and tulipwood
- 76cm. high, 151cm. wide, 77.5cm. deep; 2ft. 6½in. high., 4ft 11½in. wide., 2ft 7in. deep.
with three frieze drawers opposing dummy drawers with gilt-bronze mounts throughout
Condition
Very elegant and ready to place. The leather top is good although there are some old marks and bruises. The gilt-bronze border to the top with some pitting and old marks. The veneers good. The gilt-bronze mounts have either been cleaned or possibly re-gilded. Originally with handles now missing.
"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
Pierre Roussel received Master in 1745.
A bureau plat stamped Roussel, with identical freize mounts, was sold in these Rooms, 5th December 1980, lot 63. A related bureau plat by the same maker, was sold Sotheby's, Paris, 14th June 2006, lot 212.