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Meuble d'appui en acajou et bronze doré d'époque Louis XVI, estampillé J.F. LELEU et JME
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
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Description
- mahogany
- Haut. 93 cm, larg. 66 cm, prof. 34 cm
- Height 36 2/3 in; width 26 in; depht 13 1/3 in
la façade ouvrant à deux vantaux découvrant deux étagères, flanquée de montants à cannelures rudentées à asperges, terminés par des pieds en gaine ; dessus de marbre blanc veiné encastré et ceint d'une galerie ; (marbre fendu)
Provenance
Christie's New York, le 26 octobre 2001, lot 91
Ancienne collection Georges Bemberg
Condition
Illustration is slightly too orange.
Bronze mounts are tarnished; some of them must be re-attached properly.
Shrinkage cracks on both sides. On the front, one small crack on the left panel and few small chips to the veneer as visible on the image.
The marble top broken but maintained.
Elegant piece of furniture by one of the best cabinet makers.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Jean-François Leleu, ébéniste reçu maître en 1764