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A RÉGENCE ORMOLU-MOUNTED KINGWOOD BUREAU PLAT, IN THE MANNER OF ANDRÉ-CHARLES BOULLE
Estimate
70,000 - 100,000 USD
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Description
- oak, tulipwood, bronze, leather
- height 32 1/4 in.; width 78 in.; depth 39 in.
- 82 cm; 198.5 cm; 99.5 cm
Adapted, remounted.
Condition
Apron reshaped; originally centers of front and back flush with the rest of apron. With some age and construction cracks and abrasions; not extensive, largest age cracks to underside with largest crack approximately 3mm. wide. Underside with old worm damage. Reveneered, veneer now with minor chips and restorations; not extensive. Refinished. Remounted, mounts with a few minor casting cracks and holes; not extensive. Minor rubbing and traces of oxidation to mounts. Leather of top later.
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.