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Petit bureau mécanique en acajou massif mouluré d'époque Louis XV, vers 1770
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description
- Haut. 75 cm (haut. max. 120 cm), larg. 96 cm, prof. 61 cm
- Height 29 1/2 in (Max height 47 1/4 in) ; width 37 3/4 in ; depth 24 in
ouvrant à un grand tiroir en ceinture, le plateau ajustable en hauteur formant table à écrire grâce à un mécanisme de fer forgé à crémaillère actionnable de chaque côté par manivelle amovible située au centre de chaque poignée
Condition
Illustration is accurate.
Highly attractive piece of furniture in overall good condition.
Restored cracks to both sides and top.
Small dents and scratches to the plain mahogany.
Very beautiful mechanical system in good condition, one crank handle apart.
Six small iron supports underneath the top, probably fixed in order to maintain panels (now missing) when desk in upper position (not necessary original to the desk)
"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
Il s'agit probablement d'un des tous premiers exemples de table mécanique réalisés au XVIIIe siècle. On connaît la postérité de cette innovation qui culminera avec les réalisations de l'ébéniste Jean-François Oeben. Une table à la Tronchin livrée par Riesener pour la reine à Versaille, présentant un mécanisme également actionné par une manivelle, conservée au Metropolitan Museum de New-York, en constitue l'aboutissement (F.J.B Watson, Le Meuble Louis XVI, Paris, 1963, n°112).