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Lot 166
  • 166

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."

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.