Lot 90
  • 90

Coiffeuse en marqueterie de fleurs d’époque Louis XV

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 EUR
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Description

  • Haut. 72 cm, larg. 82 cm, prof. 50 cm
  • Height 28 1/3 in; width 32 1/4 in; depth 19 2/3 in
le plateau ouvrant à trois volets, une tablette coulissante et trois tiroirs en façade ; reposant sur des pieds cambrés ; (le miroir remplacé par une peinture sur verre)

Condition

Illustration is accurate. Fair condition : cracks on the top, lifts and chips in places to the veneer. Old restorations (cracks filled in with wooden paste) may neeed attention. The back side is discolored due to sun exposure. One foot is reinforced by a metal joint. As said in the catalogue, the mirror is replaced by a glass painting figuring a lady in 18th century English taste.
"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."