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A Louis XV ormolu-mounted tulipwood and amaranth bibliothèque circa 1740, stamped multiple times JB Hedouin, remounted
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Jean-Baptiste Hédouin (d. 1783), maître in 1738
- Tulipwood and Mahogany
- height 79 1/2 in.; width 51 in.; depth 16 1/2 in.
- 202 cm; 129.5 cm; 42 cm
Condition
Mounts are later. Interior shelves lined with red silk. Grill to door fronts replaced. Age cracks to veneer. Minor replacements, patches, and restorations with infill. interior wired for lighting. Back feet with restorations. Usual scratches, wear, and nicks 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.