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A Regency Brass-Inlaid Rosewood Bonheur du jour attributed to John McLean Circa 1815
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- rosewood
- height 44 1/2 in.; width 32 3/4 in.; depth 17 1/2 in.
- 113 cm; 83.2 cm; 44.5 cm.
SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE
Condition
Overall good restored condition; now with a glossy surface; the three quarter gallery to upper section slightly loose on left side; the handle to the left drawer off in bag; the gilt brass collars slightly loose on legs; overall sturdy; with some wear, marks, and scratches consistent with age and use.
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
This Bonheur du jour can be attributed to the workshops of John McLean and Son (1770-1825), its design and gilt-metal ornament conforming in design and execution to other similar labeled examples including two examples, namely a cheveret table with Boulle inlay formerly at Lowther Castle and another Bonheur du jour of identical form with similar gilt-brass collars and legs illustrated in Simon Redburn, 'John McLean and Son', Furniture History, 1978, vol. XIV, pp. 31-37., plates 38A and 40A respectively. A similar bonheur du jour, but was sold, Christie's,London, November 13, 1997, lot 93; another sold in these rooms, Tom Devenish: The Collection, April 24, 2008, lot 176 ($37,000).