Lot 118
  • 118

Bureau plat en marqueterie de fleurs en partie d'époque Louis XV, estampillé I.B. FROMAGEAU et JME

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
Log in to view results
bidding is closed

Description

  • Haut. 77 cm, larg. 149 cm, prof. 79 cm
  • Height 30 1/3 in; width 58 2/3 in; depth 31 in
la façade mouvementée ouvrant à trois tiroirs en ceinture, à décor de branchages de fleurs ; dessus de cuir brun (refait) ; (restauration au placage ; les bronzes rapportés)

Condition

Illustration is quite accurate, slightly too red. Legs are not symetrical from one to another. Good overall condition. Recently restored with a heavy varnish. Veneer very thin in places. Wear to the gilding, giltbronzes replaced. Leather top redone.
"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-Baptiste Fromageau, ébéniste reçu maître en 1755