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A Louis XVI ormolu-mounted bois citronnier and parquetry bureau plat circa 1780, stamped M. G. Cramer JME
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Mathhieu Guillaume Cramer (d. 1794), maître in 1771
- oak, bois citronnier, fruitwood, leather, bronze
- height 28 in.; width 50 1/2 in.; depth 24 1/4 in.
- 71.5 cm; 128.5 cm; 61.5 cm
Condition
Leather inset with flaking, lifting, and cracks. Some lifting and chips to veneers with the largest being an approximately 2 inch chip to the veneer of one brushing slide; some age cracks throughout; some minor buckling to veneers and some occasional small surface restorations. One joint at top of leg is loose, although sound and solid, and with a visible crack, requiring attention. Ormolu mounts with oxidation, rubbing, and surface dirt.
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 tric trac table by Cramer of this model and with identical parquetry decoration was sold from the collection of Lady Ashburnham, Sotheby’s, London June 26, 1953, lot 108.