Lot 10
  • 10

An Italian gilt-bronze-mounted tulipwood, kingwood and parquetry commode, Genoese mid 18th century

Estimate
25,000 - 40,000 GBP
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Description

  • 92cm. high, 124cm. wide, 60 cm. deep; 3ft., 4ft. ½in., 1ft.11¼in.

Condition

Colour of marble mottled purple and white and most attractive and original to the commode.The marble top is slightly dirty with some very minor scratches and pitting and would benefit from a light clean according to taste. Old very minor restorations to the veneer which have been well executed and are hardly noticable. There are some very minor sections of moulding missing eg beneath the marble top and on the banding on the legs and generally which can easily be replaced. An attractive lot in overall good conserved condition.
"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

Comparative Literature:
L. Caumont-Caimi, L'Ebanisteria Genovese del Settecento, Parma, 1995, illustrates various examples of Genoese commodes conceived in a similar vein, see no's 57, 61 and 135-the latter has virtually identical escutcheon and handle mounts.
L. Canonero, Barocchetto Genovese, Milan, 1962.
G. Morazzoni, Il Mobile Genovese, Milan, 1962, cat. 60.

For further information on Genoese furniture, see footnote to lot 51.