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Commode en laque de Chine, vernis parisien, ébène et monture de bronze doré de la fin de l'époque Louis XV, vers 1765, estampillée J.F.LELEU et JME
Estimate
150,000 - 250,000 EUR
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Description
- lacquer wood
- Haut. 90 cm, larg. 131 cm, prof. 57,5 cm
- Height 35 1/2 in, width 51 1/2 in, depth 22 2/3 in
la façade à ressaut ouvrant à un tiroir orné d'une frise de postes et à deux tiroirs sans traverse, reposant sur des pieds cambrés ; dessus de marbre brèche d'Alep
Provenance
Ancienne collection Tamara Guilden, vente Sotheby's New York, le 27 octobre 2001, lot 260
Exhibited
Catalogue de l'exposition au Musée des arts décoratifs, 1956, p. 30, n° 137
Condition
The illustration of the catalogue is accurate. Good overall condition.
There are some minor surface scratches with minor losses to the lacquer of the front drawers. There is a vertical crack to the varnish due to a construction crack of the right side panel. The veneer is in good condition with minor losses. There is a small lifting with a loss to the upper part of the left panel.
The gilding of the ormolu elements is in good overall condition with minor rubbed areas. The marble top is in good condition. Beautiful design and quality of chasing. Very attractive commode by one of the most important 18th century cabinetmaker.
"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-François Leleu, ébéniste reçu maître en 1764
Les meubles ornés de laque chinoise sont rares dans la production de Jean-François Leleu qui affectionnait particulièrement la sobriété des décors de marqueterie géométrique ou la pureté de panneaux de bois précieux. Une commode en laque du Japon fut présentée chez Koller à Zurich, le 26 mai 2015, lot 1169. Une autre provenant vraisemblablement du marquis de Laborde fut vendue à Monaco, chez Ader Picard Tajan, le 17 mars 1988, lot 81.
La carrière de Leleu fut brillante et il comptait parmi ses meilleurs clients la comtesse Du Barry et le prince de Condé. Il fut l’un des principaux fournisseurs du Palais Bourbon et des châteaux de Chantilly et de Saint-Maur.