Lot 78
  • 78

A Louis XV ormolu-mounted tulipwood table à écrire circa 1760, stamped Landrin, JME

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

  • Germain Landrin, maître in 1738
  • height 27 3/4 in.; width 22 1/4 in.; depth 15 1/2 in.
  • 70.5 cm; 56.5 cm; 39.5 cm
the rectangular quarter-veneered wooden top with a three-quarter pierced gallery above a writing slide and a drawer, each side also fitted with a drawer; raised on cabriole legs. Restorations.

Condition

Small losses to veneer, a number of old repairs to veneer, old repairs to lower parts of each front leg. Stamped beneath side drawer.
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.

Catalogue Note

For a note on Germain Landrin please see lot 51 in this sale