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A Russian Neoclassical ormolu-mounted and brass-inlaid mahogany bureau secrétaire late 18th century
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- leather, mahogany, brass, bronze, pine
- height 60 1/2 in.; width 47 in.; depth 24 1/4 in.
- 154 cm; 119.5 cm; 62 cm
Provenance
Gene Tyson, New York
Literature
Antoine Chenevière, Russian Furniture, New York, 1988, p. 126, n. 113.
Condition
With scattered minor age and construction cracks. Interior of top section with restored break to mahogany veneer at bottom, now with some buckling. Recommend refinishing. Scattered minor infills and restorations to wood. Some buckling to mahogany veneer on top of upper section; not extensive. Refinished. Mounts with some oxidation , rubbing and minor traces of surface dirt. Inlay also with minor dents, rubbing and oxidation. Leather inlay replaced. 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.