Lot 78
- 78
A LOUIS XVI GILT-BRONZE MOUNTED AMARANTH AND TULIPWOOD MARQUETRY SECRÉTAIRE À ABATTANT, STAMPED COSSON AND JME |
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Haut. 124 cm, larg. 66,5 cm, prof. 36 cm ; Height 48 3/4 in; width 26 1/4 in; depth 14 1/4 in
the brèche d'Alep marble top above a fall-front revaling four small drawers, and two doors revealing two shelves
Condition
Illustration is accurate. One piece of veneer is missing on the lower edge of the front, as visible on the photograph. One patched restoration to the veneer next to the upper escutcheon. The left bronze foot needs to be properly fixed. Marble top previously broken and now restored. Nevertheless, good overall 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."
Catalogue Note
Jacques-Laurent Cosson, ébéniste reçu maître en 1765