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A gilt-bronze mounted, kingwood and parquetry commode stamped Delaître early Louis XV, circa 1735
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- kingwood, gilt-bronze
- 80cm. high, 145cm. wide, 72cm. deep; 2ft. 7½in., 4ft. 9in., 2ft. 4¼in.
of serpentine bombé form with a mottled red and white marble top, above two short and two long drawers; mounts regilt
Provenance
By repute formerly in the collection of Lord Vestey
Condition
Cracks and previous restorations to the veneer throughout. There is a minor loss to the veneer at the top left drawer as visible from photograph. The mounts are slightly dirty and would benefit from a light clean. The left side is slightly more faded than the rest and would benefit from a repolish according to taste. In otherwise good original 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."
"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
Louis Delaître received master 1738. He had a reputation for being an excellent ébéniste and produced furniture in his workshop in Rue Saint-Nicolas which at the beginning of Louis XV`s reign was still very much in the Régence style.
For comparison, see another commode by Delaître sold Christie`s Paris, Important Mobilier et Objets D`Art, 19th December 2007, lot 268.