- 156
A LOUIS XV STYLE GILT BRONZE MOUNTED KINGWOOD AND TULIPWOOD BUREAU À CYLINDRE Paris, circa 1890s, the bronze by Maison Mottheau
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- kingwood, bronze, leather
- height 45 in.; width 38 in.; depth 23 3/4 in
- 114.5 cm; 96.5 cm; 60.5 cm
the upper structure fitted with three small drawers above a cylinder opening to a configuration of filing compartments and a sliding gilt-tooled green leather writing surface punched with fleur-de-lis, the frieze fitted with three drawers, the escutcheon mount has been removed to reveal the impressed mark EM.
Condition
Overall in good condition. The veneers with some light scratches and nicks consistent with age and use. Original gilding to bronze mounts. Some wear to leather writing surface.
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.
Catalogue Note
Maison Mottheau et fils were renowned Parisian bronziers specializing in lighting fixtures. The 1900 Art Journal comments: "The French Section shows many examples of fine work applied under the new conditions, but we doubt if a more complete success is to be recorded to the credit of any exhibitor that can be conceded to Messieurs Mottheau et fils."