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A Louis XVI ormolu-mounted amaranth, fruitwood and marquetry secrétaire à abattant circa 1780, stamped twice N. Petit
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Nicolas Petit (1732-1791), maître in 1777
- leather, oak, amaranth, fruitwood, bronze
- height 58 in.; width 46 1/2 in.; depth 19 in..
- 147.5 cm; 118.5 cm; 48.5 cm
Condition
Marble top with scattered chips, abrasions and some old tape and glue residue. With scattered age and construction cracks, dents, scratches, scuffs and abrasions. With some small losses to veneer; not extensive. Veneer and marquetry with some buckling; most to propert left side. Scattered restorations and infill to marquetry and veneer. Ormolu with rubbing, oxidation and surface dirt.
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
For a comparable secrétaire à abattant with identical corner ormolu mounts depicting Hercules, similar apron mounts and marquetry ribbon-tied swags by Petit, see Anne Droguet, Nicolas Petit, Paris, 2001, p. 62.