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A Louis XVI ormolu-mounted mahogany bureau à gradin circa 1780
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- bronze, leather, mahogany
- height 37 in.; width 47 in.; depth 27 3/4 in.
- 94 cm; 119.5 cm; 70.5 cm
Provenance
Etienne Levy, Paris, 1987
Condition
With scattered minor age and construction cracks. Some small dents, losses, scuffs and surface scratches to wood. Restored brakes to curved supports. Scattered small signs of old worm damage, only to carcass and not extensive. Upper drawers of later date. Ormolu railing on top with a few bent areas, ormolu in general with some rubbing and some surface dirt, not extensive. back with slightly more sun fading. In good overall 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.