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A Louis XV ormolu-mounted tulipwood, kingwood and parquetry bureau en pente mid-18th century
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- oak, tulipwood, kingwood, leather, bronze
- height 35 1/2 in.; width 26 in.; depth 16 1/2 in.
- 90.5 cm; 66 cm; 42 cm
Provenance
Sold Sotheby's New York, May 7, 1983, lot 195
Condition
With scattered age and construction cracks, dents and abraisons. Veneer with cracks, some buckling and lifting, chips and losses. Scattered old worm damage; most to underside. Reverse with an approximately 5in. area where veneer is seperating from carcass on reverse due to an adjoining construction crack on proper left side. One sabot detached but present. A later keyplate detached but present. Ormolu with rubbing, oxidation and surface dirt. Leather inlay probably later.
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.