Lot 36
  • 36

A Louis XV tulipwood, kingwood and marquetry table en chiffonière circa 1750, stamped N. Petit

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Nicolas Petit, maître in 1765
  • tulipwood, kingwood, oak, bronze
  • height 27 1/2 in.; width 16 in.; depth 12 1/2 in.
  • 70 cm; 40.5 cm; 32 cm

Provenance

The Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wrightsman, sold Sotheby's New York, October 20, 1979, lot 115 
Sold Sotheby's New York, November 8-9, 1985, lot 295

Literature

F.J.B Watson, The Wrightsman Collection, Vol. 1, 1966, No. 134, p. 269

Condition

Marquetry with some age cracks, small patches, and restorations with infill. Leather later and in good condition. Patches to veneer on legs in particular. Lifting to some areas of the veneer; other places with small losses. Mounts with oxidation and surface dirt.
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.
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