Lot 101
  • 101

A tulipwood, stained sycamore and parquetry oval centre table Louis XV/XVI Transitional, circa 1765

Estimate
2,500 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • 78cm. high, 52cm. wide, 37cm. deep; 2ft.6¾in., 1ft.8½in., 1ft.2½in.
with a drawer in the side and pull-out leather inset writing slide

Condition

There is a hairline crack running down the right corner of the kidney-shaped shelf and some old minor restorations and some minor sections of veneer missing which are hardly noticeable. There are some miniscule chips to the marble top.The gilding on the gallery is slightly worn.The green staining appears to have been enhanced. The brackets at the angles above the knees appear to have been reglued. In otherwise good conserved 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."