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A Louis XV ormolu-mounted tulipwood, fruitwood and marquetry table en chiffonnière by Charles Topino circa 1775, stamped C Topino JME
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- tulipwood, fruitwood, bronze, pine
- height 29 in.; width 14 in.; depth 10 1/2 in.
- 74 cm; 35.5 cm; 27 cm
Provenance
Rosenberg & Stiebel, 1965;
The Lesley and Emma Sheafer Collection, Bequest of Emma A. Sheafer, 1973
The Lesley and Emma Sheafer Collection, Bequest of Emma A. Sheafer, 1973
Condition
With scattered age and construction cracks, abrasions and small chips. Largest crack running across back. Some small losses and restorations to marquetry. Originally with undertier. Ormolu with some oxidation, surface dirt and some rubbing; most to gallery. Carcass with illegible circular stamp. Leather writing surface replaced. In good overall condition.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Charles Topino became maître in 1773. An almost identical example by Topino sold The Wildenstein Collection, Christie's London, December 14-15, 2005, lot 348. A similarly decorated table but with an undertier is illustrated Sylvain Barbier Sainte Marie, Charles Topino, Paris, 2005, fig. 57.