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A Louis XVI amaranth and tulipwood bureau-plât circa 1770
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- amaranth, tulipwood, leather, brass
- 75cm. high, 145cm. wide, 78cm. deep; 2ft. 5¼in., 4ft. 9in., 2ft 6 ¾in.
the tooled leather top with a brass edge above a frieze with three drawers and end slides, on square tapering legs with brass caps
Provenance
The Collection of Lady Bertha Baron.
Acquired from Frank Partridge & Sons, Ltd., London, 2nd July 1969.
Acquired from Frank Partridge & Sons, Ltd., London, 2nd July 1969.
Condition
This piece is in good restored condition, with the leather distressed and shrinking cracks to top very visible in the leather, the brass edge possibly later, and the back side with some fading to the colour of the wood.The carcass showing old restoration.
"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."