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Bureau à caissons en bois noirci et bronze doré d'époque Régence, vers 1720
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description
- Haut. 77 cm, larg. 162 cm, prof. 75 cm
- Height 30 1/3 in; width 63 3/4 in; depth 29 1/2 in
ouvrant à cinq tiroirs, à décor de filets de laiton ; ornementation de bronze doré : chutes à têtes d'indien, entrées de serrure et sabots ; dessus de cuir bordeaux
Condition
Bronzes are slightly too shiny on the photograph: they are only varnished, with a beautiful chasing.
Otherwise, illustration is quite accurate.
Good overall condition. Decorated on four sides.
A large crack all over the top and to the left side.
Small lift to a brass line ; another one is missing.
A chip to the right low drawer, as visible from the photograph.
Elegant shape, with the central drawer further inside.
"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."