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A Louis XV kingwood bureau de dame attributed to Pierre Migeon circa 1765
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Kingwood, oak
- 102cm. high, 82cm. wide, 49cm. deep; 3ft. 4in., 2ft. 8¼in., 1ft. 6¼in.
inlaid overall à quatre faces, the flap enclosing a fitted interior of small drawers, with two drawers below
Condition
This elegant bureau de dame is in reasonable condition, with marks and scratches consistent with age and use. There is minor incipient lifting to the veneer, most notably on the fall-front and on the right side of the top, as well as on the front-left and rear-right legs. The fall-front, with staining from previous polishing, might benefit from some attention.
"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
Pierre Migeon (1696-1758) received maître in 1738.
A nearly identical bureau stamped Migeon sold Koller, Zurich, November 1993, lot 1043.