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A mahogany small bureau plat in the manner of Jacob D.R. Meslée Consulat, circa 1800
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- mahogany, oak, leather
- 74cm. high, 102cm. wide, 66cm. deep; 2ft. 5¼in., 3ft. 4¼in., 2ft. 2in.
with a rectangular tooled leather top above two side drawers one fitted for writing implements, with a secret drawer in the side with two receptacles for inkpot and sander, on scrolled legs terminating in paw feet joined by three stretchers
Provenance
Château de Rochecotte
Condition
In overall good condition. Old minor marks, chips and scratches commensurate with age and normal usage. There is some ink staining to the inside of the drawer that is fitted and also to the exterior top edge with a small patch to the veneer lower right side of the same drawer. There is a small loss to the veneer moulding of that drawer and also minor patches which have been well executed and hardly noticable.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
The form of this bureau is inspired by a design by Charles Percier and François-Léonard Fontaine `Profil d'une table executée par les Frères Jacob', published in Receuil de Décorations intérieures', 1812, plate XVI.
A related bureau plat stamped Jacob D.R. Meslée with three frieze drawers and solid but similarly carved sides was offered for sale from the Succession Ledoux-Lebard, Paris, 20th June 2006, lot 171.