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A gilt-bronze mounted amaranth and kingwood bureau plat Louis XV, circa 1750, stamped JG SCHLICHTIG
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- 80cm. high, 171cm. wide, 87cm. deep; 2ft. 7½in., 5ft. 7¼in., 2ft. 10¼in.
with three drawers, one stamped three times, opposed by dummy drawers
Provenance
Probably acquired by either Thomas Stapleton (d.1821) or Miles Thomas Stapleton, 8th Lord Beaumont (1805-1854). Thence by descent.
Literature
Catalogue of All the Furniture and Effects in Carlton Hall Selby, 1854, p.114, listed in 'The 2nd Breakfast room' and described:
'A 5ft. 6in. tuilipwood french [sic] table on French shaped legs and cross banded, brass mouldings and ormolu mountings, the top lined with leather gilt & embossed drawers in frame'
M. Hall, 'Carlton Towers, Yorkshire', Country Life, 23 February 1995, p. 56, illustrated in the Principal Bedroom.
Condition
Generally this is an elegant piece. The mounts have been re-gilded and lacquered and are dirty and could benefit from a light clean according to taste. Some mounts are later. The venner is missing in places and lifting especially on the right hand side and will need attention. Some of the gilt- bronze banding on the legs is missing. The reverse is faded and could benefit for a repolish according to taste.There have been some minor restorations and replacements to veneers. The leather top is torn and distressed and will need to be replaced. It will be an attractive piece once restored
"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 Georges Schlichtig received Master 1765.