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A gilt-bronze-mounted tulipwood, stained sycamore, amaranth and marquetry commode stamped P. H. Mewesen JME Louis XV/XVI, Transitional, circa 1770
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- 90cm high., 146cm wide., 58cm deep; 2ft. 11½in., 4ft. 9½in., 1ft. 11in.
of gentle breakfront form with a moulded rectangular brèche d' Alep marble top with canted corners above three frieze drawers mounted with stylised vitruvian scrolls and foliage above two long drawers centred by a ribbon-tied medallion enclosing Trophies on a trelliswork ground intersected by flowersheads within strapwork panels with simulated fluted stiles on cabriole legs terminated in paw feet; marble top restored
Provenance
Collection Paul Eudel, sold in the sale of his collection, 9th May 1898, lot 287.
Purchased by the present owner, Sotheby's, Paris, 16th October 2007, lot 133 (90,250E).
Purchased by the present owner, Sotheby's, Paris, 16th October 2007, lot 133 (90,250E).
Literature
Jean Nicolay, L'Art et la manière des maîtres ébénistes français au XVIIIe siècle, Paris, 1976, p. 314, ill. B.
Condition
In overall very good conserved condition. Colour less orange more natural and attractive with more contrast than in the catalogue photograph. Also the three frieze drawers and frieze is not as dark as in the photograph and much more harmonious with the rest of thepiece. Old very minor marks and chips to the marble top and the marble top has been restored. Attractive casting to the mounts and detail to the marquetry which has some very minuscule restorations. There has possibly been a patch to the veneer on the left side when facing to the border to the marble top. There has been some internal strengthening to the side panels.There have been restorations to the veneer on the three short drawers.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Pierre-Harry Mewesen received Master 1766.