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A Louis XV ormolu-mounted kingwood, amaranth and fruitwood marquetry commode circa 1765, stamped B. Durand JME
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- Bon Durand, maître in 1761
- amaranth, kindwood, fruitwood, marble, bronze
- height 34 in.; width 45 in.; depth 22 1/4 in.
- 86.5 cm; 114.5 cm; 56.5 cm
Provenance
Bensimon, Paris
Condition
Marble top with minor scattered chips. With scattered age and construction cracks; not extensive. Veneer with some some buckling in small areas on sides, lower section of left side with some lifting to veneer in one small area. Refinished. Remounted. Mounts with minor oxidation and surface dirt. In good, restored condition.
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.