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A Louis XV gilt-bronze mounted kingwood bureau plat by Jean-Baptiste Tuart circa 1770
Estimate
12,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Gilt-bronze, kingwood, oak
- 80cm. high, 163cm. wide, 84cm. deep; 2ft. 7½in., 5ft. 4¼in., 2ft. 9in.
the shaped leather-inset top above two leather-lined writing slides, the central friezer drawer flanked by a drawer and a dummy drawer, opposed by a dummy frieze drawer and two drawers; stamped five times J. B. TUART and once JACQUES ANDRE FROMAGEAU JME
Condition
An elegant piece in reasonable condition. The tooled-leather top with marks, scratches and stained areas, as expected. Some fading to veneer, which also presents old restorations and minor losses, most notably to the front-middle drawer. The mounts would greatly benefit from cleaning; the front-right angle mount detached but present.
"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
Jean-Baptiste I Tuart, received maître in 1741
A similar bureau plat by Tuart sold Sotheby's New York, Property from the Estate of Ogden Phipps, 19 October 2002, lot 101 ($65,725).