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A Louis XIV bone-inlaid, brass and ormolu-mounted fruitwood and ebonized marquetry commode, attributed to Thomas Hache, Grenoble circa 1715-1720
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
- height 33 3/4 in.; width 52 in.; depth 27 1/2 in.
- 86 cm; 132 cm; 70 cm
Condition
In unrestored condition. Some age and construction cracks, most to marquetry, principally to top and to sides. Small losses, cracks and lifting to veneer. Some minor losses to bone-inlay on top. Small, two in. loss to molding under brass mount at left corner, only visible from below. Showing signs of old worm. Rubbing, oxidation and surface dirt to brass and mounts. Very little gilding left.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
The attribution of this commode mazarine to Thomas Hache (1664-1747) from Grenoble is supported by numerous similar commodes thought to be by this maker (see: P. Rouge, Le génie des Hache, Dijon, 2005, pp. 178-213, in particular no. 77, p. 210).