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A RÉGENCE ORMOLU-MOUNTED EBONY BUREAU PLAT
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- beechwood, ormolu, ebony
- height 31 1/2 in.; width 53 in.; depth 24 1/4 in.
- 80 cm; 134.5 cm; 61.5 cm
Provenance
Christie's New York, November 18, 1978, lot 101
Sotheby's New York, December 13, 2003, lot 108
Sotheby's New York, December 13, 2003, lot 108
Condition
Remounted; reveneered. Underside with worm damage with subsequent losses to wood in areas. Ebony with fine age cracks. Mounts with some minor rubbing. In good overall condition. Leather with a large stain to left side.
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.