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A Louis XVI ormolu-mounted tulipwood, amaranth, fruitwood and marquetry secrétaire à abattant, circa 1770, stamped twice Macret
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Pierre Macret (1727-after 1796), maître in 1758
- oak, tulipwood, amaranth, fruitwood, leather, bronze, marble
- height 51 1/2 in.; width 30 3/4 in.; depth 13 3/4 in.
- 131 cm; 78.5 cm; 35 cm
Condition
Later marble top with some small chips at edges and areas of infill. Marquetry with age and construction cracks and some scattered infills. Interior with cracks and losses to leather inlay, and one detached drawer mount; lacking one drawer pull. Interior with old repairs. Outside ormolu mounts with rubbing, traces of surface dirt and oxidation. Back with later varnish. In good overall 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.