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Bibliothèque en placage de bois satiné et monture de bronze doré d'époque Louis XVI, estampillée C.C. SAUNIER et JME
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 EUR
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Description
- satin wood gilt-bronze
- Haut. 92 cm, larg. 101,5 cm, prof. 36 cm
- Height 36 1/4 in; width 40 in; depth 14 1/4 in
la façade ouvrant à trois tiroirs en ceinture et munie de deux étagères ; les montants arrondis reposant sur une plinthe ; dessus de marbre bleu turquin (rapporté)
Provenance
Vente Sotheby's Paris, le 10 novembre 2009, lot 157
Condition
The illustration of the catalogue is accurate, despite being too orange.
Good overall condition.
As stated in the catalogue the marble top is later. There are some scratches and minor chips to the edges of the marble top.
The ormolu mounts are very slightly rubbed and tarnished.
There are minute surface scratches to the veneer.
Very elegant bookcase, ready to be placed and used.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Claude-Charles Saunier, ébéniste reçu maître en 1752