Lot 100
  • 100

A gilt-bronze-mounted kingwood bureau plat stamped Fléchy Louis XV, mid 18th century, partially reveneered

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description

  • 76cm. high, 150cm. wide, 75cm. deep; 2ft.6in., 4ft.11¼in., 2ft.5¾in.
with three frieze drawers opposing dummy drawers; mounts regilt and some mounts varnished

Condition

Gilt-bronze mounts slightly rubbed. There are a few small casting cracks in the right knee mount which is hardly noticeable. In overall good restored 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. 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 Fléchy received Master 1756.
A very similar bureau plat is illustrated by Pierre Kjellberg, Le Mobilier Français du XVIII siècle, Paris, 1998, p.308.