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A Louis XV ormolu-mounted tulipwood, amaranth, marquetry and parquetry table en chiffonière circa 1765, stamped J. Birckle JME
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Jacques Bircklé (1734-1803), maître in 1764
- tulipwood, amaranth, fruitwood, leather, ormolu, pine
- height 28 1/4 in.; width 17 1/4 in.; depth 13 1/4 in.
- 72 cm; 44 cm; 34 cm
Condition
Ormolu mounts with some rubbing and oxidation. Marquetry generally in good condition with some overpaint and restorations; some minor age cracks to marquetry but surface is stable and line details are in good condition; largest age cracks to sides although still minor. Leather replaced. Locks 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.
Catalogue Note
Having first worked as an independent artisan in the Faubourg Saint-Antoine, Bircklé began working for the Garde Meuble Royal in 1785. Throughout his career he made many tables en chiffonière; he delivered one in tulipwood for the Baron de Breteuil at Versailles in 1787 and six for the Dauphin at Meudon in 1799. A stamped commode sold Christie's New York, October 19, 2011, lot 187 and a stamped secrétaire sold Christie's Paris, June 24, 2002, lot 188 both feature similar floral marquetry.