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A Louis XV ormolu-mounted kingwood, tulipwood, fruitwood and marquetry commode circa 1760, stamped C I Dufour and twice JME, remounted
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- Charles Joseph Dufour (1740- c. 1780), maître in 1759
- bronze, marble, kingwood, tulipwood, oak, fruitwood
- height 34 1/4 in.; width 50 1/4 in.; depth 23 in.
- 87 cm; 128 cm; 58.5 cm
Condition
Marble top with restored broken piece to front and with small chips and abrasions. Scattered age and consstruction cracks, dents, abrasions, scuffs and scratches. Few very small losses ot veneer on feet. Marquetry and veneer with scattered cracks and restorations. Remounted, ormolu in good condition.
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.