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A Louis XVI ormolu-mounted tulipwood, fruitwood and marquetry table en chiffonière by François-Gaspard Teuné circa 1775, stamped FG Teune JME
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- amaranth, gilt bronze, tulipwood, fruitwood
- height 33 in.; width 16 3/4 in.; depth 9 1/2 in.
- 84 cm; 42.5 cm; 24 cm
Provenance
Ruth, Countess Costantino, New York;
Count A.G. Costantino, Washington;
L'Antiquaire & The Connoisseur, New York, 2000
Count A.G. Costantino, Washington;
L'Antiquaire & The Connoisseur, New York, 2000
Condition
Overall in good condition. Some age cracks to veneer and some small restorations. Ormolu with some rubbing and oxidation. Some minor old wood worm damage to the underside.
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
François-Gaspard Teuné (b. 1726) became maître in 1766.