A FRENCH ORMOLU-MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL AND BRASS 'BOULLE' MARQUETRY AND EBONY BUREAU PLAT
A FRENCH ORMOLU-MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL AND BRASS 'BOULLE' MARQUETRY AND EBONY BUREAU PLAT
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A FRENCH ORMOLU-MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL AND BRASS 'BOULLE' MARQUETRY AND EBONY BUREAU PLAT

THE CARCASE EARLY 18TH CENTURY, RE-VENEERED AND REMOUNTED

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A FRENCH ORMOLU-MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL AND BRASS 'BOULLE' MARQUETRY AND EBONY BUREAU PLAT
THE CARCASE EARLY 18TH CENTURY, RE-VENEERED AND REMOUNTED
The contre-partie marquetry depicting floral trails, the rectangular black leather-lined top with moulded edge above a breakfront frieze with three walnut-lined drawers opposing false drawers, the sides with a central mask, on hipped legs with gadrooned angles terminating in foliate scrolled sabots
31 in. (78 cm.) high; 65 in. (165 cm.) wide; 33 in. (84 cm.) deep
Provenance
With Galerie Michel Meyer, Paris, from whom purchased by Partridge, London, in February 1998.
The Partridge sale; Christie's, New York, 17 May 2006, lot 76.
Literature
Partridge: French & Continental Furniture & Works of Art, 2001, pp. 14-15, no. 3.
Michael S. Smith, Houses, New York, 2008, pp. 135-6.
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country. This lot will be removed to Christie’s Park Royal. Christie’s will inform you if the lot has been sent offsite. Our removal and storage of the lot is subject to the terms and conditions of storage which can be found at Christies.com/storage and our fees for storage are set out in the table below - these will apply whether the lot remains with Christie’s or is removed elsewhere. Please call Christie’s Client Service 24 hours in advance to book a collection time at Christie’s Park Royal. All collections from Christie’s Park Royal will be by pre-booked appointment only. Tel: +44 (0)20 7839 9060 Email: cscollectionsuk@christies.com. If the lot remains at Christie’s it will be available for collection on any working day 9.00 am to 5.00 pm. Lots are not available for collection at weekends.
Sale room notice
Please note the ~ means the lot incorporates material from endangered species which could result in export restrictions.

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