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A MATCHED PAIR OF LOUIS XV STYLE GILT-BRONZE-MOUNTED FLORAL MARQUETRY, TULIPWOOD AND AMARANTH SECRÉTAIRES À TAMBOUR, AFTER THE MODEL BY ROGER VAN DER CRUSE |
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- 116cm. high, 70cm. wide, 38cm. deep; 3ft. 10 1/2 in., 2ft. 3 1/2 in., 1ft. 3in.
with fior di pesco marble tops, top opening to reveal a storage drawers and an arangement of six drawers, above a drawer with three shallow openings and the bottom area enclosing two drawers on top a storage area
Condition
This attractive pair of cabinets is in overall good conserved condition and is ready to place. Some minor old marks and scratches to the veneer, especially to the top slabs of the rear doors. One cabinet with a small losses of veneers: one to the bottom left side, one to the bottom of the left back leg and one to the bottom left on the front. The other cabinet with one vertical shrinking crack on the right side, running from the top for about 20cm long. The mounts are overall in good condition. The red leather surface with minor old marks and scratches. The bottom right door to one of the cabinets has lost its hinge. The marble tops are in an overall good condition. Four keys.
"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
This secrétaire is after a small group of nearly identical pieces stamped by or attributed to Roger Vandercruse, dit Lacroix also known by his initials R.V.L.C. Amongst these is one secrétaire now in the collection of the Louvre (inv. no. OA10458). and in the collections of the Petit Palais (inv. no. ODUT1608), from the collection of Madame de Polès.