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A Louis XV/XVI Transitional ormolu mounted tulipwood, amaranth, fruitwood and marquetry table en chiffonnière by Nicolas Petit circa 1770, stamped N. Petit JME
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- ormolu, tulipwood, amaranth, fruitwood, oak
- height 27 in.; width 12 3/4 in.; depth 10 in.
- 68.5 cm; 32.5 cm; 25.5 cm
Provenance
Sotheby's London, May 31, 1957, lot 140;
The Lesley and Emma Sheafer Collection, Bequest of Emma A. Sheafer, 1973
The Lesley and Emma Sheafer Collection, Bequest of Emma A. Sheafer, 1973
Condition
Lovely scale and form. Restored age cracks to the sides and top. Scattered losses to veneer mainly on legs and drawer fronts. Some patches and infill to earlier losses. Leather to writing slide replaced and in excellent condition. Ormolu with oxidation and rubbing.
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.
Catalogue Note
Nicolas Petit (1730-1798) became maître in 1765. For more information on Petit, see note with lot 48.