Lot 424
  • 424

A Dutch walnut, amaranth, parquetry and marquetry commode attributed to Matthijs Horrix circa 1765-70

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description

  • walnut, amaranth
  • 86.5cm. high, 98cm. wide, 53cm. deep; 2ft.10in., 3ft.2½in., 1ft.9in.
with a moulded sang de boeuf marble top above two doors opening to reveal a shelf; rebacked

Condition

There are several old repairs to the marble top which have been well executed and are not too noticeable, with some very minor chips along the rear edge and minor areas of infill. There are some restorations to the veneer, especially on the left side and the mounts have lost their gilding and are varnished. Very attractive detail to the marquetry and the parquetry. The escutcheon mounts are probably associated. The inside towards the back has been reblocked. 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.
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Catalogue Note

Comparative Literature
R.J. Baarsen, French Furniture in Amsterdam, in Furniture History XXIX, 1993, pp. 114-128.
Reiner Baarsen, Oud Holland, Uitgave van het Rijksbureau voor Kunsthistorische Documentatie, Published by the Netherlands Institute for Art History, Volume 107, 1993, no. 2., p. 206, no. 42, illustrates a related Dutch commode commode with two doors  stated to be Den Haag and similar strapwork  reserves in dark wood on a light ground. 

The finely executed trelliswork parquetry framed by lyre-shaped reserves are typical of Dutch commodes in the Louis XV manner which were produced in the 1760's and 1770's. This commode is reminiscent of the style of commode being produced around this time by makers such as Matthijs Horrix. A commode by Horrix with two doors and trelliswork parquetry with an identical escutcheon and handle mounts, is illustrated by Baarsen, op. cit., p. 184, no. 8 (Huis ten Bosch, Palace).  

A commode attributed to Horrix with two doors and an identical apron mounts was offered for sale Sotheby's Amsterdam, 21st November 2007, lot 10.

Also see a commode with identical escutcheons, apron and corner mounts sold from the `A celebration of Hotspur and Jeremy', Christie's, London, 20th November 2008, lot 75.