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A gilt-bronze-mounted ebony inlaid kingwood, tulipwood and parquetry bureau plat Napoleon, circa 1870
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- kingwood , gilt-bronze,bois satiné
- 73cm. high, 139cm. wide, 76cm. deep; 2ft. 4¾in., 4ft. 6¾in., 2ft. 6in.
the rectangular top crossbanded and with palissander bandings and a trelliswork ground enclosing flowerheads above three frieze drawers, the central drawer with a raised gilt-bronze panel with a quiver of arrows and flaming torches, opposing dummy drawers, on square tapering legs applied with husks
Provenance
Purchased by the present owner in these Rooms,19th and 20th Century Furniture and Decorations, 3rd October 1997, lot 140.
Condition
In overall good conserved condition. Fine detail to parquetry and the gilt-bronze mounts are of exceptional quality. Some old very minor marks chips and scratches to the marble top commensurate with normal usage. Old minor restoration to the parquetry top to a couple of diaper motifs which is well executed.
"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."