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A Louis XVI ormolu-mounted mahogany bureau à gradin circa 1785
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- height 39 3/4 in.; width 57 3/4 in.; depth 31 1/2 in.
- 101cm; 146.8cm; 80cm
Condition
Ormolu with rubbing and oxidation. Some mounts of later date. Railing bent on top in left corner. Marble top with old repaired cracks and some stains. With some age and construction cracks, minor lifting to veneer. Very minor losses to veneer at edges. Surface scratches and wear as consistent with age. Tooled leather with surface wear and cracks. Lacking one wheel. 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.