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A LOUIS XV PROVINCIAL WHITE AND BLUE-PAINTED BUREAU EN PENTE circa 1760
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- walnut, oak, bronze, leather
- height 35 1/4 in.; width 34 1/4 in.; depth 18 in.
- 90 cm; 87 cm; 46 cm
Condition
With scattered age and construction cracks, dents and abrasions. Carving with minor chips and abrasions. Unerside with old worm damage. Veneer of interior with fine cracks and minor chips. Minor old worm damage to drawers. Interior drawers remounted. Leather inlay probably later and now with abrasions and scuffs. Ormolu mountes with some rubbing, some oxidation and surface dirt. Redecorated, paint now with rubbing and some surface dirt. In good 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.