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A LOUIS XVI ORMOLU-MOUNTED, BRASS-INLAID, AMARANTH, STAINED SYCAMORE AND PARQUETRY CONSOLE DESSERTE circa 1775, stamped RVLC and bearing the later stamp Caspar Schneider
Estimate
70,000 - 100,000 USD
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Description
- Roger Vandercruse dit Lacroix (1727-1799), maître in 1755
- amaranth, sycamore, oak, bois satine, oak, bronze, glass, brass, marble
- height 36 3/4 in.; width 51 1/2 in.; depth 17 1/2 in.
- 93.5 cm; 131 cm; 44.5 cm
The interior later fitted and door possibly later.
Condition
With scattered age and construction cracks, dents and abrasions. Front door later. Amaranth with minor chips at edges and corners. Parquetry with age cracks restorations; most visible age cracks to front door where the largest horizontal restored crack is approximately 9in in length. Refinished. Mirror plates replaced and now with some losses on reverse. Ormolu gallery poartially regilt and with some old breaks and losses. Ormolu rings of back legs with losses. Other mounts with some rubbing and traces of oxidation. Brass inlay with small dents. Interior refitted. 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.