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A Louis XV/XVI Transitional ormolu-mounted tulipwood, fruitwood and marquetry table à écrire by Jacques Dubois circa 1770, stamped I Dubois
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- leather, tulipwood, fruitwood, metal
- height 29 1/2 in.; width 22 in.; depth 15 3/4 in.
- 75 cm; 56 cm; 40 cm
with a brocatelle marble top
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, December 17, 1986, lot 86
Condition
Overall in good condition. Writing slide with later leather- very good condition. A restored age crack to undertier. Veneer to legs with some losses and replacements. Vine marquetry with some restorations. Usual scratches, nicks and age cracks consistent with use and age.
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
Jacques Dubois (1693-1763) became maître in 1742.