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A gilt-bronze-mounted walnut, burr walnut and bois de bout floral marquetry bureau en pente, in the manner of B.V.R.B. in Louis XV style
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- walnut, bois de bout
- 84cm. high, approx 60cm. wide, 38cm. deep; 2ft.9in., 1ft.11½in., 1ft.3in.
the fall-front opening to reveal a fitted interior with three drawers and a writing slide and tooled leather writing surface, bearing the stamp Hache
Condition
The mounts are slightly dirty and would benefit from a light clean according to taste. Some very minor restorations to the veneer to the odd hairline crack which have been filled. Attractive detail to marquetry. In overall very good condition and can be placed immediately.
"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."