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A TRANSITIONAL STYLE TULIPWOOD AND STAINED FRUITWOOD FLORAL MARQUETRY VENEERED WALNUT SÉCRETAIRE Continental, second half 19th century
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- bearing a pseudo 18th century stamp
- marble, bronze, tulipwood, fruitwood
- height 58 3/4 in.; width 32 1/4 in.; depth 19 in.
- 149.5 cm; 82 cm; 48 in.
surmounted by a beige marble top above a drawer, the tambour doors opening to an arrangement of shelves and small drawers above a pull-out red leather writing surface above a frieze drawer and two cupboard doors opening to one shelf.
Condition
Overall in good and fair condition with the usual minor scratches, dents and nicks to veneers and carcass consistent with age and use. The marble with the usual minor chips to edges, scratches to surface consistent with age and use. The bronze mounts are not gilded and there are extensive losses and lifting to the veneer. There is a more important loss of veneer to the apron of the cabinet to its proper lefthand side, as visible in teh catalogue illustration.
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.