WORKS OF ART FORMERLY IN THE COLLECTION OF LEONTINE, LADY SASSOON
A LOUIS XVI ORMOLU-MOUNTED TULIPWOOD, AMARANTH AND MARQUETRY TABLE EN CHIFFONNIERE
CIRCA 1780
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Price Realised GBP 2,750
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GBP 3,000 - GBP 5,000
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A LOUIS XVI ORMOLU-MOUNTED TULIPWOOD, AMARANTH AND MARQUETRY TABLE EN CHIFFONNIERE
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In generally good condition overall and structurally sound. The veneers with the inevitable minor marks, scratches, knocks, shrinkage and wear consistent with age and use. Areas of restoration, infill and small chips and losses to the veneers throughout. Some losses include, but are not limited to, the chequered borders and a small loss to the edge veneer of one drawer. Repaired shrinkage through the veneers, mostly to the two sides. Evidence of old, apparently inactive, woodworm. The brass castors worn and do not run very smoothly. A few small piece of veneer off. Otherwise, in good decorative order.
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Lot 424Sale 20029
CIRCA 1780A LOUIS XVI ORMOLU-MOUNTED TULIPWOOD, AMARANTH AND MARQUETRY TABLE EN CHIFFONNIEREEstimate: GBP 3,000 - 5,000
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