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Bureau plat en marqueterie de fleurs en partie d'époque Louis XV, estampillé I.B. FROMAGEAU et JME
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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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."
"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