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A gilt-bronze mounted mahogany and mahogany veneered commode, Louis XVI, circa 1780, stamped J.H. RIESENER and JME
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 EUR
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Description
- mahogany, gilt bronze
- Haut. 90 cm., larg. 131 cm., prof. 60 cm. ; Height 35½ in., width 51½in., depth 23¾in.
the shaped rectangular white marble top, above three short and two long drawers, on fluted and tapered feet
Literature
Related literature:
A. Forray-Carlier, Le mobilier du musée Carnavalet, Dijon, 2000, pp. 180-181, n. 67.
A. Forray-Carlier, Le mobilier du musée Carnavalet, Dijon, 2000, pp. 180-181, n. 67.
Condition
The illustration of the catalogue is accurate.
Good overall condition.
There are the inevitable minor dents, marks and scratches due to age and use.
There are the usual restorations to the mahogany.
The gilding is slightly rubbed and tarnished and had been slightly cleaned.
There are some stains to the marble top.
This commode is ready to display. High quality of construction as expected for a Riesener piece.
"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
Jean-Henri Riesener, cabinetmaker, received Master in 1767.
This commode is similar to the one that is now part of the Collection at the Carnavalet Museum (MB 296). With the latter bearing the double stamp of Jean-Henri Riesener and Adam Weisweiler, it highlights the co-operation between the two cabinetmakers, with Riesener not hesitating to outsource to his colleague. Mention should also be made of a commode, similar to our model and stamped by Riesener and Richter (sale Galerie Charpentier, Paris, May 30, 1951, lot V).