- 994
A Louis XVI ormolu-mounted bois de citronnier, amaranth and parquetry tricoteuse circa 1775, stamped RVLC JME
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Roger Vandercruse (1727-1799), maître in 1755
- bronze, oak, amaranth, bois de citronnier
- height 28 3/4 in.; width 25 1/2 in.; depth 15 in.
- 73 cm; 56 cm; 38.5 cm
the rectangular dished top inlaid overall with a diaper pattern and fitted with one hinged side, raised on two pierced legs mounted with ormolu rosettes and incorporating pierced ormolu bands consisting of connecting squares and irregular octagons, each leg raised on a perpendicular curved base connected by a stretcher.
Provenance
Sotheby's Monaco, June 25, 1984, lot 3117
Condition
with scattered age cracks; most to parquetry of top. Some further scattered minor restored cracks and restorations to veneer. Minor chips to veneer of base. Legs blocked. One block of top and one of stretched with restored crack/break. Refinished. Ormolu with minor traces of oxidation and surface dirt. In good restored condition.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.