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The Fine Sale - May 18, 2023

Thu, May 18, 2023 11:00AM EDT
Lot 111

Louis XVI Brass-Mounted Tulipwood, Mahogany and Fruitwood Marquetry Secretaire, Attributed to Pierre Macret

Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000
Sold for

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$200 $50
$500 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000

Pierre Macret maitre in 1756. Fitted with an inset grey veined marble top.

40 x 38 1/4 x 12 3/4 in.

Condition

With minor wear and scuffing to the grey marble top with an old repair on the front left corner. In good, restored condition with age splits to the side and front marquetry panels.  Minor veneer replacements throughout. The bottom doors opening to one shelf and a pair of drawers on the right and a 'safe' on the left. Structurally sound. Beautifully inlaid and masterfully constructed. With two keys.

Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.

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Sir Walter Guinness, London; The Wildenstein Family, New York 1929;  Madeleine Stern, New York 1934.