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A rosewood, kingwood and tulipwood secretaire à abattant, signed P.F. Guignard Louis XV/XVI Transitional, circa 1775
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
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Description
- stamped to the lower right small drawer JME P * F * GUIGNARD
- 147cm. high, 99cm. wide, 36cm. deep
the marble top above a frieze drawer, above a hinged flap revealing a fitted interior with six small drawers and writing surface, the lower part with two doors, the sides, flap and doors each quarter veneered
Literature
P. Kjellberg, Le mobilier français au XVIII siècle, Paris 1989, 376f.
J. Nicolay, L'art et la manière des maîtres ébénistes français au XVIII siècle, Paris 1976, 173.
Condition
Small losses, loose parts and restorations to the veneer, some smaller dryness and hairline cracks, the lock plates associated and with small damages, damages to the legs, bronze sabots possibly later, traces of old woodworm, marble top with minor restoration to the underside.
"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
Pierre François Guignard (1740-1794) became maître in 1767. He was a cabinet maker and renowned furniture merchant, established on the Rue de la Roquette in Paris. He took actively part in the French Revolution which eventually cost his life.