A Louis XVI gilt-bronze mounted amaranth, kingwood... Lot n° 135

DESCRIPTION A Louis XVI gilt-bronze mounted amaranth, kingwood and walrus ivory coffre à ouvrage, circa 1780 with a lozenge and rosace marquetry, the hinged cover with a later added glass stand, with a walrus ivory the keyhole Height 26¾ in, width 20½ in, depth 15¼ in ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Louis XVI period, circa 1780, amaranth, violet wood, walrus ivory and ormolu work chest in diamond and rosette marquetry, the hinged cover with later added glass stand, with a walrus ivory the keyhole Height 68 cm, width 52 cm, depth 39 cm SALEROOM NOTICE Please note that Sotheby's is not able to assist buyers with the shipment of any lots containing restricted materials into the A buyer's inability to export or import these lots cannot justify a delay in payment or a sale's cancellation. Please note that Sotheby's is unable to assist buyers with the shipment of any lots containing restricted materials into the US. The buyer's inability to export or import these lots does not justify a delay in payment or a sale's cancellation. PROVENANCE Consuelo Vanderbilt Balsan Collection, Doyle sale New York, May 15, 2001, lot 127 ◉ Restricted Species □ Reserves