CIRCA 1730

Details

A LOUIS XV ORMOLU-MOUNTED KINGWOOD BIBLIOTHEQUE
CIRCA 1730
With Rouge Royal marble top above a pair of glazed doors enclosing three adjustable shelves, some mounts stamped LT, partially re-mounted
69¾ in. (177 cm.) high; 51½ in. (131 cm.) wide; 16 in. (41 cm.) deep

Provenance

Anonymous sale; Europ Auction, Paris, 16 March 2011, lot 125.

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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