Lot 184
  • 184

A Louis XV ormolu-mounted bois satiné, amaranth and marquetry bureau plat, attributed to N. Petit (1732-1791) circa 1765

Estimate
70,000 - 100,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • leather, glass, bornze, oak, tulipwood, kingwood
  • height 31 1/2 in.; width 65 in.; depth 34 1/2 in.
  • 80 cm; 165.5 cm; 88 cm

Condition

With restorations and infills to veneer. Some minor old worm damage to carcass; not extensive. Mounts recently cleaned, one mounts right to center drawer with small loss. Leather top with cracks and abrasions; probably of later date. 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.

Catalogue Note

A bureau plat of identical shape and with mounts of the same form to the ends and flanking the central drawer stamped N. Petit was sold Sotheby's Parke Bernet, 21-22 May 1978, lot 44.