- 197A
Table à ouvrage en acajou, placage d'acajou et monture de bronze doré d'époque Louis XVI, vers 1785, attribuée à Adam Weisweiler
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description
- wood
- Haut. 77 cm, larg. 67 cm, prof. 35 cm
- Height 30 1/3 in; width 26 1/3 in; depht 13 3/4 in
de forme oblongue, la façade du plateau supérieur s'abaissant, les pieds réunis par un plateau d'entretoise
Condition
The illustration is accurate. Good overall condition. Some minor shrinkage cracks on both tops. Each top reverse is now fitted with wooden brackets which are probably later. Too small restorations to the mahogany of the upper frieze. Nice gilding on the bronze mounts. Very elegant model.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Une table d'un modèle similaire estampillée par Adam Weisweiler (1744-1820) a été léguée au musée Carnavalet par Henriette Bouvier (inv. MB 487) et est illustrée dans A. Forray-Carlier, Le Mobilier du musée Carnavalet, Dijon, 2000, pp. 170-171, n°63.