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A royal Louis XVI ormolu-mounted sycamore, amaranth, tulipwood and marquetry secrétaire à abattant circa 1775, stamped twice J. H. Riesener
Estimate
50,000 - 80,000 USD
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Description
- Jean-Henri Riesener (1734-1806), maître in 1768
- leather, tulipwood, bois satine, oak, amaranth, burrwood, fruitwood, marble, bronze
- height 64 in.; width 28 1/2 in.; depth 15 1/2 in.
- 162.5 cm; 72.5 cm; 39.5 cm
the reverse branded and the marble stenciled GG under a crown for the Garde Meuble Générale.
Provenance
French Royal Collections
Sotheby's Monte Carlo, June 25-26, 1983, lot 273
Sotheby's Monte Carlo, June 25-26, 1983, lot 273
Condition
Marble top with small chips and abrasions. With scattered age and construction cracks, dents and abrasions; not extensive. Veneer with very minor chips on feet; not extensive. Veneer with fine age cracks and some slight buckling in areas; most to sides. Marquetry with very minor chips to surface and some age and construction cracks. Leather inlay of drop front replaced. Bottom section is locked and key for that lock is not present. Ormolu slightly lifting in areas and with rubbing, some light orxidation 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.