A French gilt-bronze-mounted kingwood, tulipwood and bois de boût marquetry bureau de dame, in Louis XV style 19th century

in the manner of B.V.R.B., the fall-front  top inlaid with 'C' and 'S' scroll cartouches opening to reveal an inset leather writing surface with three short drawers above a slide enclosing a recess, on cabriole legs terminating in gilt-bronze scrolled feet, the whole with gilt-bronze banding and mounts cast with flowers, acanthus and rocaille and inlaid with bois de bout marquetry

Very minor rubbing to gilt-bronze mounts, which show a red residue in places. Very nice detail to marquetry which has some very minor cracquelure and old very minor restored splits, but this has been very well executed and is hardly noticeable. Very minor sections of veneer bordering the fall front are missing. In overall very good condition and can be placed immediately.
"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."