- 1308
An early Louis XV style gilt-bronze mounted pewter inlaid ebony bureau plat
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- ebony, walnut, pine, giltbronze, oak, cow, amarath,
- 77cm. high., 131cm. wide., 63cm. deep; 2ft. 6¼in., 4ft. 3½in., 2ft. ¾in.
the frieze with two short drawers and opposing dummy drawers
Condition
In overall good conserved condition. The right side and the back are faded and would benefit from a repolish according to taste. The gilding on the gilt-bronze banding on the top is tarnished and would benefit from a clean. The gilding on the mounts has partially been regilt. The drawers appear to have the sides relined in walnut.
"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."