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A MATCHED PAIR OF LOUIS XIV BRASS AND TORTOISESHELL-INLAID EBONY SOCLES circa 1710
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
- ebony, oak, pine, brass, bronze, tortoiseshell
- heights 9 1/4 in., 9 1/2 in.; widths 11 1/2 in.; depths 10 1/2 in., 11 1/2 in.
- 23.5 cm, 24 cm; 29.5 cm; 27 cm, 29.5 cm
Exhibited
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, 1935 (smaller of the two)
Condition
Smaller: With age and construction cracks, dents and abrasions. Some losses to wood at one corner of top. Minor lifting and breaks to brass inlay. Tortoiseshell with fine age cracks and minor losses. The ormolu corner mounts with breaks to acanthuus finials. Ormolu mounts under top later. Ormolu with some rubbing, oxidation and surface dirt. Refinished, now with clear varnish.
Larger: With age and construction cracks, dents and abrasions.Minor buckling to brass inlay. Tortoiseshell with fine age cracks. Ormolu mounts under top later. Ormolu with some rubbing, oxidation and surface dirt. Refinished, now with clear varnish. Some old worm damae to underside.
Both 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.
Catalogue Note
A pair of highly comparable socles stamped E. Levasseur and executed in première partie Boulle marquetry was sold Christie's London, June 14, 1990, lot 44. A similar pair, mounted with lion masks, was also included in the Lebrun sale on April 11, 1791.