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A Louis XV style gilt bronze mounted kingwood, satiné and end cut floral marquetry secretaire à abattant Paris, circa 1885
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- kingwood, satine, gilt bronze
- height 49 1/2 in.; width 24 1/4 in.; depth 14 in.
- 126 cm; 61.5 cm; 35.5 cm
the fall front opening to a gilt-tooled leather writing surface and a kingwood lined interior with one shelf above an arrangement of four small drawers and two compartments
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. Visible repair to the marquetry to the front of the cabinet, with surface wear probably due to extensive cleaning which has created discoloration to the satine. The lefthand side of the cabinet showing a lifting to the satine veneer of approx. 1 square inch.
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.