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A Louis XVI ormolu-mounted tulipwood, amaranth, fruitwood and marquetry secrétaire à abattant circa 1775, stamped twice L. Boudin JME and once N. A. Lapie JME
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- Léonard Boudin (1735-1807), maître in 1761
Nicolas Alexandre Lapie (ca. 1730-1775), maître in 1764 - leather, marble, amaranth, fruitwood, oak, tulipwood, bronze
- height 55 1/2 in.; width 37 in.; depth 15 1/2 in.
- 141 cm; 94 cm; 39.5 cm
Condition
Later marble top with areas of cracking, lifting and warping in veneer. Some surface restorations with small losses to veneer. Probably later leather insert. Remounted. Oxidation, rubbing, and surface dirt to mounts. 2 keys present.
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.