Lot 116
  • 116

Belle commode en acajou massif d'époque Louis XVI, estampillée J.F. LELEU

Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 EUR
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Description

  • Haut. 86 cm, larg. 123 cm, prof. 60,5 cm
  • Height 33 3/4 in; width 48 1/2 in; depth 23 3/4 in
la façade à cadres moulurés, ouvrant à quatre tiroirs sur trois rangs, les montants arrondis en demi-colonne à cannelures et rudentures, reposant sur des pieds fuselés ; dessus de marbre bleu Turquin à mouluration

Provenance

Vente Lille, le 13 juin 1999, lot 125

Condition

Good condition with very few scratches. With one key. Original marble restored. Two very small patched restorations behind each handle of the top drawer. Very fine quality. Attractive model. To recommend.
"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

Jean-François Leleu, ébéniste reçu maître en 1764

Une commode similaire, ornée d'encadrements de bronze et également estampillée de Leleu a été présentée à Paris, étude Ferri, le 13 juin 2003. Une autre commode similaire, passée en vente en 1909, est illustrée dans S. de Ricci, Louis XVI Furniture, Londres, sd, p.174).