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A Portuguese mahogany bureau plat mid 18th Century
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Gilt bronze, Swietenia Mahogany
- 78cm. high, 136cm. wide, 74.5cm. deep; 2ft. 6¾in., 4ft. 5½in., 2ft. 5¼in.
with a serpentine top inset with a tooled leather writing surface above three serpentine frieze drawers opposing dummy drawers on cabriole legs, the knees carved with rocaille and scrolls, on hoof feet, with later gilt-bronze mounts throughout; with various ink inscribed paper labels
Provenance
Abegg Collection, Riggisberg, Switzerland.
The Giuseppe Rossi Collection, 10th March 1999, Sotheby's, London, Vol. 1, lot 176.
The Giuseppe Rossi Collection, 10th March 1999, Sotheby's, London, Vol. 1, lot 176.
Condition
In overall good conserved condition. Evidence of previous handles. Very attractive patina. Old minor marks, chips and scratches commensurate with age and normal usage. There is some minor damage to the top of the central drawer where it appears to have been forced. There are minor restorations to the top where the construction cracks at the angles have been filled. Inside the carcass below each drawer and also the underside of each end drawer there is evidence of possibly a previous mechanism.
"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."