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A LOUIS XV KINGWOOD BUREAU PLAT, CIRCA 1745/50 |
Estimate
12,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- 78cm. high, 195cm. wide, 85cm. deep; 2ft. 6 3/4 in., 6ft. 4 3/4 in., 2ft. 9 1/2 in.
with top inset with a brown leather writing surface, above one frieze drawer flanked by a pair of drawers, the reverse with dummy drawers, the whole fitted with gilt-bronze foliate mounts, scrolled handles, chutes and sabots, raised on cabriole legs, remounted
Provenance
Private Collection, Switzerland;
Sold Koller, 17 September 2007, lot 1155.
Sold Koller, 17 September 2007, lot 1155.
Condition
This impressive bureau plat is in very good restored condition and is ready to place. The leather writing surface with old marks and scratches throughout, consistent with age and use. As stated in the printed catalogue, this bureau has been remounted.
"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."