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Secrétaire en marqueterie de fleurs et bronze doré d'époque Louis XV, estampillé P. FLECHY et JME
Estimate
6,000 - 10,000 EUR
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Description
- tulipwood and kingwood
- Haut. 142 cm, larg. 93 cm, prof. 37 cm
- Height 56 in; width 36 2/3 in; depth 14 1/2 in
ouvrant par un tiroir en doucine, deux vantaux découvrant six tiroirs et cinq casiers et deux vantaux découvrant quatre casiers ; les bronzes dorés à motifs de fleurons, rocailles et feuilles d'acanthe ; dessus de marbre rubané
Condition
Illustration is accurate.
Nice flower marquetry, with few old patched restorations.
Veneer is slightly flaking in places.
Good quality of mounts, slightly tarnished.
Fine "trefoil" locks, typical of late 18th century.
Attractive piece of furniture in good overall condition.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Pierre Fléchy, ébéniste reçu maître en 1756
Un secrétaire de Fléchy quasiment identique est passé en vente à Paris, étude Fraysse, le 2 décembre 2009, lot 153.