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A Louis XVI style ormolu-mounted burr elm guéridon in the manner of Adam Weisweiler
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- height 29 1/4 in.; diameter 14 3/4 in.
- 74.5 cm; 37.5 cm
the circular brocatelle d'Espagne marble top surrounded by an ormolu border above a narrow frieze raised on three ormolu supports surmounted by lions' heads, joined by a burr-elm veneered circular stretcher, ending in paw feet above a concave-sided burr-elm veneered platform base and ormolu toupie feet.
Provenance
Bernard Steinitz, Paris
Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew P. Fuller, sold, Christie's, New York, November 16-18, 1999, lot 543.
Exhibited
'La Folie d'Artois', Paris, June 1988, illustrated in the catalogue pp. 236-237.
Condition
The color less electric and more attractive than in the catalogue illustration. Restored break to the marble top, which is barely noticeable. The brocatelle d'Espagne is of beautiful quality. Very minor marks to the ormolu. In otherwise good 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.