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A Louis XV ormolu-mounted kingwood bureau en dos d'ane circa 1765, stamped N. A. Lapie JME
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Nicolas Alexandre Lapie (c. 1730-1775), maître in 1764
- rosewood, kingwood, pine, gilt-bronze, leather
- height 38 1/2 in.; width 38 1/2 in.; depth 18 1/2 in.
- 98 cm; 98 cm; 47 cm
Provenance
Property from the Collection of Ms. Dorothy Roddy, sold Sotheby's New York, November 11, 2000, lot 171
Condition
Kingwood veneers with some age cracks, small restorations and patches, and areas of infill to old cracks. Rosewood interior with some cracks, losses, and small patches. Escutcheons later. Leather probably original, with some cracks and flaking.
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.