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A Louis XV tulipwood, purplewood, bois satiné and fruitwood marquetry secrétaire à abattant circa 1760
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- height 50 1/4 in.; width 24 in.; depth 11 1/2 in.
- 127.5 cm; 61 cm; 29 cm
Condition
Restorations to the marquetry. With marquetry repair and some replacement mostly to the pair of cupboard doors and sides, with small visible restorations to the fall front. The interior has been relined with a bois satiné interior. General craquelure to the varnish, particularly to the cupboard doors and sides, consistent with exposure to a dry environment. Restorations to the legs, with one replaced lower section to one. Minor loss to the side of the back of the hind right leg. Minor marks and scratches consistent with age. In otherwise good restored condition. Later marble top.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.