- 491A
A mahogany secrétaire, late Louis XV, circa 1770
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description
- mahogany
- Haut. 217 cm., larg. 137 cm., prof. 50 cm. ; Height 85½in., width 54in., depth 19⅔in.
the upper part with two doors opening to reveal a shelf, above a drawer and a fall front opening to reveal six drawers, three secret compartments and shelves, the lower section with two doors opening to reveal a shelf, with fluted stiles, on scrolled feet
Condition
The illustration of the catalogue is accurate.
There are the inevitable dents, marks and scratches due to age and use.
There are some surface scratches and dents to the veneer.
There are cracks and restorations to the upper doors near the hinges.
There are two shrinkage cracks to the writing board flap.
One lock needs to be refixed. An impressive secrétaire with a nice quality of mahogany.
"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."