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A LOUIS XV/XVI TRANSITIONAL STYLE ORMOLU-MOUNTED TULIPWOOD, BOIS SATINÉ AND MARQUETRY table à écrire 19th century
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- leather, bois satine, oak, bronze, glass, metal, tulipwood
- height 28 in.; width 15 in.; depth 13 in.
- 71.5 cm; 38.5 cm; 33 cm
Provenance
A.S. Drey, Munich
Collection of Catalina von Pannwitz, Berlin and Heemstede, acquired from the above in 1912
Condition
With scattered age and construction cracks, abrasions and dents. Veneer with scattered cracks; most to top and undertier. Veneer also with some minor losses, restorations and lifting; not extensive and almost exclusively to pull-out writing surface. Leather inlay with scratches and scuffs. Ormolu with oxidaiton, rubbing andf surface dirt. In fair condition; will enhance with restoration and cleaning.
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.