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A Louis XV kingwood and tulipwood floral marquetry poudreuse by Léonard Boudin, circa 1765
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Gilt-bronze, oak, kingwood, tulipwood
- 71cm. high, 89cm. wide, 54cm. deep; 2ft. 4in., 2ft. 11in., 1ft. 9¼in.
The top inlaid with a musical trophy and central hinged section enclosing a fitted mirror, flanked by compartments, above a slide inset with a gilt-tooled red leather writing-surface and four drawers and a false drawer, stamped to the underneath 'L. BOUDIN'; re-engraved
Condition
In very good conserved condition, displaying a recently varnished surface and re-ingraving to the marquetry, and overall restorations. The centre top and right top panels with a visible repair to horizontal shrinking cracks. Further overall repairs marquetry and veneers. There is one further repaired horizontal crack on the front-left, as well as to the upper part of the left return. Both compartments are in original condition with contemporary blue silk fittings. The mirror plate is also original to the piece. All four locks - complete with keys - are in good working order. Ready to place.
"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
Léonard Boudin (1735-1807), received maître in 1761