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A Louis XVI ormolu-mounted mahogany bureau à cylindrecirca 1780, stamped F. Schey, largely remounted
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Fidelis Schey, maître in 1777
- leather, mahogany, gilt-bronze, oak
- height 43 1/4 in.; width 52 in.; depth 29 1/2 in.
- 110 cm; 132 cm; 75 cm
Condition
Largely remounted. Mahogany with some light scratches, age cracks, and abrasions. Some old crackled surface damage to a 2 by 2 inch section of the cylinder front. Leather replaced. Some plugged holes to mahogany. Oxidation and light surface dirt to mounts. Old wood worm damage to bottom.
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.