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A pair of Louis XVI ormolu-mounted tulipwood, bois satiné and fruitwood marquetry encoignures circa 1775, each stamped J. Bircklé JME
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- Jacques Bircklé (1734-1803), maître in 1764
- height 31 1/4 in.; width 24 1/4 in.; depth 16 1/2 in.
- 79.5 cm; 62 cm; 42 cm
Condition
One of the marbles with a restored break, but with some losses. Some nails missing to the mounts, resulting in some mounts loose. The mounts tarnished, rubbed and some replaced. Losses to the marquetry. Hairline and age cracks to the marquetry. Old dents and some restorations. In otherwise good 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.