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A LOUIS XVI ORMOLU-MOUNTED TULIPWOOD, AMARANTH AND PARQUETRY BUREAU À CYLINDRE circa 1770, attributed to RVLC
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Roger Vandercruse dit Lacroix (1727-1799), maître in 1755
- leather, amaranth, tulipwood, bronze, marble
- height 64 1/2 in.; width 39 1/4 in.; depth 24 in.
- 164 cm; 100 cm; 61 cm
Condition
With age and construction cracks, detns and abrasions. Veneer and parquetry with scattered age and construction cracks, some lfting and scattered filled old worm damage holes to legs. Scattered restorations, filled cracks and restored small losses. A few small patches and some infill; not extensive. Refinished. Interior drawers remounts. Underside with old worm damage. Rebacked. Keyplates later. Ormolu knobs of pullout writing surface and rolltop later, one detached but present. Ormolu with rubbing, some oxidation and surface dirt. Gallery slightly bent in areas. Leather inlay later and now with scuffs and scratches. In good overall 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.