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A pair of Louis XV style gilt-bronze mounted kingwood bureaux plats
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Gilt-bronze, kingwood, oak
- 79cm. high; 153cm. wide, 82cm. deep; 2ft. 7 1/4in., 5ft., 2ft. 8 1/4in.
each with a shaped rectangular top inset with gilt-tooled red leather above bombe sides with three frieze drawers opposing dummy drawers, raised on cabriole legs with female caryatids and scrolled sabot
Condition
Evidence of wear from age and use. Mounts tarnished. Timber faded. Functional.
"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
For this model, see an example illustrated in the Hampton & Sons Catalogue, October 1892, p. 209