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A Louis XV ormolu-mounted kingwood and parquetry bureau de dame circa 1750, attributed to Bernard II van Risenburgh
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- height 32 1/2 in.; width 22 3/4 in.; depth 14 in.
- 82.5 cm; 58 cm; 35.5 cm
Condition
With some age and construction cracks to bottom of top section, only visible from below. Veneer with some cracks and minor losses, almost exclusively to sides. Some lifting to veneer on fall front, not extensive. Few small losses to veneer to inside, with the largest area with loss to veneer being approximately 0.5 by 1.5 in. One drawer inscribed '3 piece blanchine' on reverse of bottom. Ormolu mounts with some rubbin, traces of oxidation and surface dirt. In otherwise good overall 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.
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.