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A LATE LOUIS XV GILT-BRONZE MOUNTED TULIPWOOD AND KINGWOOD SECRÉTAIRE À CYLINDRE, CIRCA 1770 |
Estimate
25,000 - 40,000 EUR
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Description
- Haut. 110,5 cm, larg. 147 cm, prof. 82 cm ; height 43 1/2 in; width 57 3/4 in; depth 32 1/4 in
veneered all sides, the roll-top revealing five drawers and four compartments, the frieze opening with five drawers
Provenance
By tradition, former collection of the Marquis de Monteynard (1713-1791), Minister of War under Louis XV
Condition
The photograph is quite accurate. The veneer was carefully restored. Very few scratches and marks throughout the surfaces. A very small piece of veneer is missing on the rear left leg (not distracting). The bronze handles on the cylinder are replaced. One bronze handle (on the lower left drawer) and one bronze foot end (on the rear right leg) need to be properly refixed. The bronze upper gallery with a few dents. Otherwise the gilt bronze in good overall condition with very little tarnishment. As expected some scratches and wear on the leather top (probably not original). Beautiful piece of furniture in good restored condition, ready to display.
"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."