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A brass and gilt-bronze mounted mahogany bureau-plat, in Louis XVI style third quarter 19th century
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- 81cm. high, 145cm. wide, 76cm. deep; 2ft. 7¾in., 4ft. 9in., 2ft. 6in.
the rectangular gilt-brass banded top with a three quarter gallery cast with guilloche with an inset tooled leather top with one long and two short drawers with opposing dummy drawers, the escutcheons in the form of a scrolled boss with entwined berried, laurel branches, the sides with ribbon-tied laurel sprays with beaded panelling throughout, on square tapering legs headed by tasselled drapery, the feet in the form of acanthus, the mounts regilt
Condition
Old very minor marks, chips and scratches commensurate with usage. The top is slightly faded and would benefit from a repolish according to taste. There are later fixings beneath the top and some later rectangular pieces of wood. There are some very minor cracks and old very minor restorations to the veneer. The mounts are slightly dirty and would benefit from a repolish according to taste. In otherwise 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."
"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
Comparative Literature:
D.Ledoux-Lebard, Les Ebenistes Parisiens du XIXème siècle (1795-1889) leurs oeuvres et leurs marques, 1965, p. 543, for a Louis XVI style bureau plat with an identical frieze mount to that on this piece. It is stated to be by Raulin. The form of the piece and mounts is reminiscent of the work of the celebrated 18th century ébéniste Jean-Henri Riesener.
D.Ledoux-Lebard, Les Ebenistes Parisiens du XIXème siècle (1795-1889) leurs oeuvres et leurs marques, 1965, p. 543, for a Louis XVI style bureau plat with an identical frieze mount to that on this piece. It is stated to be by Raulin. The form of the piece and mounts is reminiscent of the work of the celebrated 18th century ébéniste Jean-Henri Riesener.