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A Louis XVI ormolu-mounted tulipwood and amaranth parquetry table à écrire circa 1770, stamped I. Dubois JME
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
René Dubois (1737-1799), maître in 1755, son of Jacques Dubois (1693-1763) who continued his father's atelier and used his stamp after his death in 1763
- oak, tulipwood, amaranth, bronze, leather
- height 29 1/2 in.; width 32 in.; depth 19 3/4 in.
- 75 cm; 81.5 cm; 50.5 cm
Condition
Veneer with very minor hairline construction and age cracks, not extensive. Ormolu with rubbing, some oxidation and traces of surface dirt. Lock reaplced. Now lacking casters. In very 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.