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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.
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.