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A Louis XVI ormolu-mounted rosewood, fruitwood parquetry and marquetry bureau a cylindre by Ferdinand Bury circa 1775, stamped F Bury, remounted
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- ormolu, rosewood, fruitwood
- height 47 1/2 in.; width 57 in.; depth 28 in.
- 120.5 cm; 145 cm; 71 cm
Literature
Pierre Kjellberg, Le Mobilier français du XVIIIe siècle, Paris 2002, illustrated p.138 fig.b
Condition
Restored. Leather writing surface with some age cracks. Restored age crack to the back of the desk and to the curving sides. Scattered patches and restorations to veneer especially to legs and base of slant front. Hinges replaced. Partially remounted.
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
Ferdinand Bury (1740-1795) became maitre in 1774.