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A gilt-bronze-mounted rosewood and parquetry bureau plat Louis XV, circa 1760
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- 78cm. high, 145cm. wide; 74cm. deep; 2ft. 6¼in.,4ft. 9in., 2ft. 5in.
with a gilt-bronze banded rectangular top with a leather inset writing surface above three feather-banded veneered drawers opposing dummy drawers, the central drawer flanked by a gadrooned and acanthus leaf scrolled mount, the sides applied with a gilt-bronze female mask, on cabriole legs, terminating in gilt-bronze sabots; mounts regilt
Provenance
Fischer-Böhler, Munich, 1983
Condition
Colour slightly darker overall and gilding more golden and less green and more attractive than in the catalogue photograph. Some very minor wear to the mounts. Some old very minor restorations to the veneer which have been very well executed and are hardly noticeable. The sabots are possibly associated. In overall very good, conserved condition. 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."