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A Louis XVI ormolu-mounted citronnier center table
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- Roger Vandercruse, called Lacroix, maitre in 1755
- height 29 1/4 in; width 28 in; depth 16 1/2 in.
- 74 cm; 71 cm; 42 cm.
the rectangular wooden top surrounded by a pierced ormolu gallery, the frieze fitted at one end with a drawer and mounted all around with drapery swags, raised on fluted supports joined by a platform stretcher above turned tapered fluted legs. Reveneered, bearing the stamp Lacroix, JME.
Provenance
Christie's, New York, May 23, 1995, lot 155
Christie's, Monaco, June 17, 2001, lot 722
Condition
Old hairline age and construction cracks to the top and platform stretcher which have been expertly restored. Very minor rubbing to the bronzes, which have been expertly cleaned. In otherwise excellent condition.
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.