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An amaranth and burr olivewood secrétaire à abattant Louis XVI, circa 1785
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- gilt-bronze mahogany and oak
- 126cm. high, 63cm. wide, 32cm. deep; 4ft. 1½in., 2ft 2¾in., 1ft.½in.
with a three-quarter galleried veined white marble top above a frieze drawer and a fall-front opening to reveal a later tooled green leather writing surface, one shelf and four short drawers above two doors enclosing a shelf on turned tapering legs terminating in gilt-bronze toupie feet, the whole with beaded panels of rootwood
Condition
In overall very good condition.There is a restored break in the marble top but this has been well executed.The gilt-bronze gallery is slightly warped.The gilt bronze mounts are later. The inside of the lower section has some later replacements. The escutcheon on the fall-front needs repinning.
"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."