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Secrétaire en cabinet en placage de bois de rose et amarante d'époque Louis XV, vers 1760, estampillé J.F. OEBEN et JME
Estimate
50,000 - 80,000 EUR
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Description
- Haut. 120 cm, larg. 72 cm, prof. 42,5 cm
- Height 47 1/4 in; width 28 1/3 in; depth 16 3/4 in
ouvrant à un tiroir et un abattant découvrant quatre petits tiroirs et deux compartiments ; à décor de chevrons et quartefeuilles sur la façade et à motif de bâtons rompus sur les côtés et la tablette d'entretoise ; ornementation de bronze doré : frise de postes, pastilles, chutes et tablier ; dessus de marbre blanc veiné
Provenance
Vente à Paris, galerie Georges Petit, le 8 mai 1922, lot 70
Condition
Good overall condition.
Good quality of marquetry. Very few old patched restorations.
One quartefeuille centre missing on the front.
On the right side, a few cracks to the veneer. Two missing veneer pieces (8 cm and 1,5 cm approx.) on the right front leg.
On the left side, a few cracks and one missing piece (1,5 cm approx.). Two missing pieces (3 cm and 1,5 cm approx.) on the left front leg and another one (5 cm approx.) "inside" the leg.
Giltbronzes need a slight cleaning.
Several chips to the marble top.
Rare model.
"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
Jean-François Oeben, ébéniste reçu maître en 1759
On connaît un certain nombre de petit secrétaires bas par Jean-François Oeben, citons notamment un secrétaire de 105 cm de haut en marqueterie de cube, également estampillé de Jean-François Oeben vendu à Paris chez Christie's à Paris, le 24 juin 2002, lot 192.