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Exceptionnel meuble d'appui en acajou flammé et placage d'acajou d'époque Louis XVI, estampillé JF. LELEU
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- estampillé JF. LELEU
- Haut. 120 cm, larg. 298 cm, prof. 50,5 cm
- Height 47 1/4 in; width 117 1/3 in; depth 20 in
ouvrant à cinq portes découvrant des étagères en chêne à bordure d'acajou, à montants arrondis et pilastres en ressaut cannelés, reposant sur une plinthe ; dessus de marbre blanc veiné
Condition
Illustration is quite accurate.
The doors with cracks filled in with wooden composition. Old restorations to the inside of the doors. Very fine and impressive piece of furniture.
"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
Jean-François Leleu, ébéniste reçu maître en 1764
Un meuble d'appui de Leleu en acajou comparable, mais légèrement plus haut, reposant également sur une plinthe, a fait l'objet d'une étude exhaustive dans l'Estampille-l'Objet d'Art (fiche 313A, mai 1997).