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A LOUIS XVI ORMOLU-MOUNTED MAHOGANY TABLE EN CHIFFONNIÈRE circa 1775, stamped D.L. Ancellet
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Denis Louis Ancellet (d.1823), maître in 1766
- mahogany, bronze, oak
- height 31 1/4 in.; width 19 1/2 in.; depth 15 3/4 in.
- 79.5 cm; 49.5 cm; 40 cm
Condition
With scattered age and construciton cracks; largest cracks to undersides of top and undertier; underside of top with later piece of wood to stop/restore shrinkage, undertier with butterfly joints. Mahogany with scattered cracks, restotrations and some infill. Refinished. Mahogany with fading as visible in illustration. Side friezes lacking mounts and now with filled holes. Sabot later. In otherwise 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.