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A Louis XV ormolu-mounted tulipwood, amaranth and marquetry table en chiffonière circa 1750, stamped J. Demoulin
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Jean Demoulin (1715-1798)
- tulipwood, amaranth, fruitwood
- height 27 1/4 in.; width 16 3/4 in.; depth 13 in.
- 69 cm; 41.5 cm; 32.5 cm
Provenance
Sold Sotheby's New York, October 13, 1983, lot 467
Mr. and Mrs. Franklin N. Groves, sold Christie's New York, October 15, 1988, lot 69
Sold Christie's New York, May 21, 1997, lot 573
Mr. and Mrs. Franklin N. Groves, sold Christie's New York, October 15, 1988, lot 69
Sold Christie's New York, May 21, 1997, lot 573
Condition
Marquetry is stable and in good condition with a few restored areas throughout, most being to the right side where there is also some buckling. Some lifting and flaking to marquetry at front above drawers. Drawers with spotted hazing. Two 1/4 inch losses, one to each the back right and back left leg. One sabot detached but present. Old worm damage to underside. Hinges later. Plugged holes to one side of interior section of top, possibly once for an arm to hold up lid. Supports to underside replaced.
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.