Lot 275
  • 275

A Louis XV ormolu-mounted kingwood, tulipwood and marquetry table à écrire circa 1755, stamped C.C. Saunier JME

Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Claude-Charles Saunier (1735-1807), maître in 1752
  • kingwood, tulipwood, fruitwood, gilt bronze
  • height 27 in.; width 20 1/4 in.; depth 10 3/4 in.
  • 68.5 cm; 51.5 cm; 27.5 cm

Condition

Escutcheon and sabots are probably later. Proper right side with dry veneer and discolored restorations; largest age crack to back right leg. Small losses to veneer and marquetry; some surface restorations. Age cracks consistent with use and age.
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