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A kingwood and tulipwood table à écrire Louis XV, mid 18th century
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Bust of a man
- gilt-bronze, kingwood, tulipwood, leather, marble
- table à écrire 73cm. high, 54cm. wide, 34cm. deep; 2ft. 4¾in., 1ft. 9¼in., 1ft. 1¼in. centre table 68cm. high, 54cm. wide, 37cm. deep; 2ft 2¾in., 1ft. 9¼in., 1ft. 2½in.
of serpentine form, the shaped top inlaid with a stylised fan motif in herringbone parquetry, above a leather-lined pull-out slide, with a drawer in the side with receptacles for writing implements, together with a smaller kingwood and parquetry centre table, Louis XV, mid 18th century, bearing the stamp I Dubois
Provenance
Maghenzani, Milan
Condition
Table à écrire:
In overall good conserved condition. Colour of top slightly lighter overall with more attractive detail to inlay. Old minor restorations. There is a very small section of veneer that has been restuck on the knee of one leg which which would benefit from some minor attention as it is not straight.
Centre table:
In overall good conserved condition. Colour slightly lighter overall, more natural and attractive than in the catalogue photograph.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."