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A gilt-bronze-mounted and brass inlaid mahogany bureau plat 20th century, in Empire style
Estimate
5,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- gilt-bronze, brass, mahogany, oak, leather
- 75cm. high, 146cm. wide, 73.5cm. deep; 2ft. 5½in., 4ft. 9½in., 2ft. 5in.
possibly after designs by Emilio Terry, with a rectangular top with projecting angles inset with a tooled leather writing surface above three frieze drawers with raised panels inlaid with star motifs, with similarly inlaid sides on square tapering legs terminating in gilt-bronze sabots, the underside bearing the stamp I Dubois, B Molitor and the initials BDF and the inventory number in black ink No23.
Condition
In overall very good condition. Old very minor chips and scratches commensurate 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. 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."