A mahogany bonheur du jour stamped Ohneberg Louis XVI, circa 1780

with a demi-lune upper section with a three quarter galleried white marble top above a door enclosing a shelf flanked by a recess with two white marble shelves, the lower section with a rectangular three-quarter galleried top above a pull-out leather-lined writing slide, central frieze drawer flanked by two short drawers, on square fluted square tapering legs headed by gilt-bronze guttae, on gilt-bronze toupie feet; reveneered on the reverse and partially remounted

In good overall condition and can be placed immediately.The marble and gilt-bronzes are slightly dirty and would benefit from a light clean according to taste. The handles of the writing slide need securing as they are loose. There are some restored hairline cracks which have been generally well restored. This has not been reveneered on the reverse as stated in the catalogue but the veneer has been sanded down. There is a horizontal hairline crack across the reverse of the upper section which can easily be filled. Some of the pins attaching the gallery around the marble are missing but this can eaily be replaced.
"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."

Martin Ohneberg received Master 1773.

A virtually identical piece with a Japanese lacquer panel on the door and stamped by the same maker was sold in these Rooms, 20th June 1986, lot 73.