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A Louis XV ormolu-mounted tulipwood, bois satiné, fruitwood and marquetry table en chiffonnière mid-18th century
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- leather, oak, fruitwood, bois satine, amaranth, tulipwood, marble, bronze
- height 27 1/2 in.; width 16 1/2 in.; depth 12 1/2 in.
- 70 cm; 42 cm; 32 cm
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, March 26, 1988, lot 78
Condition
With age and construction cracks, dents and abrasions. Veneer and marquetry with scattered cracks and losses with the largest losses to the middle and bottom drawers. Veneer and marquetry with buckling and lifting in areas; most to proper right side. Lacking underside. Marble top later. Leather inlay with scuffs, cracks and abrasions. Central drawer lacking ormolu mount, mounts with oxidation, rubbing and dirt overall.
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.