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A Louis XVI ormolu and brass-mounted mahogany bonheur du jour circa 1785
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- height 48 3/4 in.; width 31 3/4 in.; depth closed 16 1/2 in.; depth open 25 1/4 in.
- 124 cm; 80.5 cm; 42 cm; 64 cm
the rectangular marble top above two glazed doors, three frieze drawers and a folding leather-lined writing surface, the lower section with a drawer raised on fluted tapered legs joined by a stretcher on toupie feet and casters.
Provenance
Sold, Parke Bernet Galleries, New York, May 16, 1941, lot 101
Condition
Surface dirt and a small crack to the front right side of the marble top. Oxidation and tarnishing to the ormolu and brass mounts, with some slight dents and bending. Some of the brass mounts are loose. Age cracks and surface abrasions to the mahogany surfaces. Minor marks and a split along the fold of the leather fitted writing surface. Restorations to one of the feet.
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.