- 945
A Louis XVI ormolu-mounted kingwood, tulipwood and fruitwood marquetry sécretaire à abattant circa 1770, stamped J.P. Letellier, JME
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Jacques-Pierre Letellier, maître in 1767
- Ormolu, tulipwood, fruitwood, kingwood
- height 57 in.; width 38 in.; depth 16 in.
- 145 cm; 96.5 cm; 40.5 cm
Provenance
Property from the Estate of Evelyn Green Davis, sold Sotheby's New York, December 17, 1986, lot 70
Condition
In good restored condition. Marble top is in good condition. Restored age cracks to marquetry with subsequent restorations and inpaint; marquetry is stable. Original color retained in areas. Infill to restored cracks to sides, mainly around feet. Some minor worm damage to underside. Gilt-bronze mounts with some rubbing and surface dirt.
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.