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A Louis XVI ormolu-mounted bois satiné, amaranth and parquetry secrétaire cabinet circa 1780, stamped C C Saunier JME
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Claude Charles Saunier (1735-1807), maître in 1752
- pine, oak, amranth, boise satine, bronze, leather
- height 70 in.; width 38 1/2 in.; depth 20 1/2 in.
- 178 cm; 98 cm; 52 cm
Provenance
The Chinese Porcelain Company, New York
Exhibited
The Chinese Porcelain Company, New York, Catalogue, Spring 2000, pp. 29-31.
Condition
With some minor scattered age and construction cracks to veneer; not extensive. Ormolu with some light rubbing; also not extensive. In good, restored 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.