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A near pair of gilt-bronze-mounted kingwood, tulipwood and parquetry meubles d'appui, after the model by J.-F. Oeben in French Transitional style, one late 19th century, the other 20th century
Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- gilt-bronze mounted kingwood, tulipwood, leather
- each: 71.5cm high, 58.5cm wide, 46cm deep; 2ft. 4in, 1ft. 11in., 1ft. 6in.
each with a central frieze drawer opening to reveal a leather-inset writing surface, another drawer below and a large central drawer to the one side
Condition
In overall good condition. There is a repaired crack to the top of one. The gilt-bronze banding to the side of one is partially detached. Minor chips, cracks and marks commensurate 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. 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
These tables are based on the celebrated model by Jean-François Oeben (1721-1763), in the Wallace Collection, London (P. Hughes, The Wallace Collection Catalogue of Furniture, Vol. II, London 1996, pp. 1065). Many of his pieces were stamped with the initials R.V.L.C to reflect the collaboration with his brother-in-law Roger Vandercruse Lacroix. This model was often copied in the 19th century.