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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."
"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.