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A Louis XV/XVI transitional ormolu-mounted tulipwood, fruitwood, kingwood and marquetry bonheur du jour attributed to Charles Topino circa 1770, largely remounted
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- leather, bronze, oak, tulipwood, fruitwood, kingwood
- height 38 in.; width 27 in.; depth 17 in.
- 96.5 cm; 68.5 cm; 43.5 cm
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, November 17, 1984, lot 292
Condition
With scattered age and construction cracks, dents and abrasions. Veneer and marquetry with a few small losses; most to edges and corner; not extensive. Scattered restorations and infill to veneer and marquetry. Scattered restored age cracks to veneer. Sides of upper section probably reveneered. Some old worm damage; not extensive. Undertier detaches and now with patch to reverse in one corner. Sabots and corner mounts later. Leather inlay 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.
Catalogue Note
A very similar bonheur du jour is illustrated Sylvain Barbier Sainte Marie, Charles Topino, Paris, 2005, p. 29.