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Edmond Poteau fl. 1856 A Louis XVI style gilt bronze mounted mahogany, trellis parquetry and Sèvres style porcelain secrétaire à abattant Paris, circa 1880s
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Edmond Poteau
- kingwood, mahogany, other woods, gilt bronze, marble, porcelain, mirror
- height 48 3/4 in; width 28 1/2 in.; depth 14 1/2 in.
- 124 cm; 72.5 cm; 37 cm
the top fitted with a long frieze drawer divided by a lidded compartment fitted with a mirror and writing surface, the fall front opening to a kingwood interior fitted with a small long drawer above a central cupboard door flanked by two cabinets on each side, the frieze fitted with a drawer, the lock plate engraved E. POTEAU/59. Rue Turenne PARIS
Condition
Overall in good and fair condition with the usual minor scratches, dents and nicks to veneers and carcass consistent with age and use. Tarnishing, dirt and wear to gilt bronze in places. The marble with the usual minor chips to edges, scratches to surface consistent with age and use. The proper left hand side canted corner with a loss to the gilt bronze foliate mount and the stretcher lacking its bronze gallery to the front.
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.
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.