- 651
A gilt-bronze mounted tulipwood and ferréol table à écrire, early Louis XV
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- tulipwood, wamara-panacoco/ferréol, gilt-bronze
- Haut. 75 cm., larg. 90,5 cm., prof. 46,5 cm. ; Height 29½in., width 35⅔in., depth 18¼in.
the inlaid serpentine top, above a sliding frieze with central leg, sliding out to reveal a writing board with two drawers, on five curved legs with bearded masks
Literature
F. J. B. Watson, "The Paris collections of Madame B. 1: The Furniture", in The Connoisseur. An illustrated magazine for Collectors, London, vol. 155, January-April 1964, p. 6, fig. 5.
Condition
The illustration of the catalogue is accurate. As stated in the saleroom notice, the table has been re-veneered. There are the inevitable dents, marks and scratches due to age and use. There are some restorations to the top. There are some lifting areas with some losses, especially to the lateral sides. The gilding of the mounts is rubbed and tarnished. Very elegant table.
"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."