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A gilt-bronze mounted ivory inlaid burr thuyawood tric-trac table Louis XVI, circa 1790
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Thuyawood, bronze, ivory
- 73.5cm. high; 82cm. wide; 47cm. deep; 2ft. 5in., 2ft. 8½in., 1ft. 6½in.
the tooled leather inset top lifting to reveal the tric trac board and two opposing draw slides, with compartments with an assortment of ivory and painted gaming counters, on octagonal tapering legs with brass cappings and castors, stamped to the underside 'C du M 5680' and '25580', and 'St CI987'
Condition
In overall very good conserved condition. There is some conservation to the tric-trac board with some relaid veneer. The tooled leather surface has characteristic signs of wear and some minor restoration to the cross-banded veneer. With two leather dice-shakers and some minor old marks and scratches consistent with age and use.
"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."