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A Louis XVI tulipwood and amaranth marquetry secrétaire à abattant circa 1780
Estimate
2,500 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Tulipwood
- 137.5cm. high, 91.5cm. wide, 36.5cm. deep; 4ft. 6in., 3ft., 1ft. 3in.
the grey marble top above a frieze drawer, the fall front opening to reveal open compartments and six drawers
Provenance
Acquired by Lady Lydia Detering (1904-1980) for her residence on Avenue Foch, Paris;
thence by descent to George Bagratouni;
thence by descent to the current owner.
thence by descent to George Bagratouni;
thence by descent to the current owner.
Condition
Overall marks and scratches consistent with age and use. Repairs to marquetry and to old shrinkage cracks as noticeable from the catalogue photograph. Some minor lifting to sides veneer. The left side with a vertical shrinkage crack. The original tooled leather surface with wear and stains. Bronzes tarnished.
"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."