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A Louis XVI mahogany bibliothèque basse circa 1785, stamped L. Moreau
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Louis Moreau, maître in 1764
- mahogany, marble, gilt-bronze
- height 34 in.; width 41 in.; depth 21 in.
- 86.5 cm; 104.5 cm; 53.5 cm
Provenance
Galerie Etienne Lévy, Paris
Condition
Marble with restored breaks. Very minor water damage to doors. Gallery with some oxidation and scratches; detaching at back. Mahogany with some small patches and restorations; scratches, nicks, and abrasions consistent with use and age.
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.