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Bureau plat à caissons en acajou d'époque Louis XVI, attribué à Jean-Henri Riesener
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Haut. 76 cm, larg. 162 cm, prof. 77 cm
- Height 30 in; width 63 3/4 in; depth 30 1/3 in
de forme rectangulaire, ouvrant à trois tiroirs en ceinture et deux tablettes ; reposant sur des pieds fuselés à cannelures ; dessus de
vieux cuir noir
vieux cuir noir
Condition
The illustration is slightly too bright. The mahogany has a darker colour.
The leather top is extensively scratched and torn due to shrinkage cracks.
On the front side, two mahogany mouldings are missing on the right drawer.
Otherwise, good overall condition, despite some scratches and minor chips due to 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."
Catalogue Note
Jean-Henri Riesener, ébéniste reçu maître en 1768
Par rapport aux variantes connues de ce modèle élaboré par Riesener, notre bureau présente la particularité de comporter des pieds fuselés cannelés, et non en gaine, et surtout d'inclure de chaque côté sous le plateau une tablette coulissante.
Par rapport aux variantes connues de ce modèle élaboré par Riesener, notre bureau présente la particularité de comporter des pieds fuselés cannelés, et non en gaine, et surtout d'inclure de chaque côté sous le plateau une tablette coulissante.