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A LOUIS XVI ORMOLU-MOUNTED BOIS SATINÉ, AMARANTH, FRUITWOOD AND PARQUETRY AND MARQUETRY SECRÉTAIRE circa 1780, stamped E. Levasseur
Estimate
150,000 - 250,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Etienne Levasseur (1721-1798), maître in 1766
- leather, oak, bois satine, fruitwood oak, brass, bronze, marble
- height 52 1/4 in.; width 29 in.; depth 14 in.
- 133 cm; 74 cm; 36 cm
Condition
With scattered age and construction cracks, some abrasions and dents; not extensive. Marquetry and parquetry with some age cracks, minor infill and restorations; not extensive. Interior with minor lifting to veneer in one area of age crack. Refinished. Ormolu gallery with minor breaks; not extensive. Some scattered old worm damage to carcass; not extensive. Later ormolu knob of tambour door detached with some minor losses and abrasions to wood in area. Interior small drawers remounts. Keyplate of lower exterior long drawer loose. Mounts with light rubbing. Leather inlay replaced. In good 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.