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A kingwood, rosewood and marquetry inlaid bureau plat stamped A. Fleury Louis XV, mid 18th century
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- kingwood and rosewood
- 78cm. high, 112cm. wide, 69cm. deep; 2ft. 7in., 2ft. 3in.
partially reveneered
Condition
Very good condition. The tooled leather writing surface has some stains. partially reveneered. Mounts regilt. A few minor losses to the veneers especially to the edges of the legs.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Comparative literature:
P. Kjellberg, Le Mobilier Français du XVIIIe Siècle, Paris, 1989, pp.310-311.
Adrien Fleury (1721-1774)
Fleury was based in the Faubourg Saint-Germain, working initially in the Rue Traversière, then moving to the Rue de Charonne and subsequently on to the Rue Saint-Hyacinthe. Inventories list works inlaid with marquetry in the Chinese taste and the few pieces that are encountered today are almost all characteristic of commodes in the early Louis XV style.
A related bureau plat by Fleury sold as lot 215, Sotheby's, Chatsworth, The Attic Sale, 5th October 2010, (£25.000).