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A. Gouverneur An imposing Napoléon III gilt-bronze mounted kingwood, satiné and satinwood trellis flower-head parquetry commode en tombeau Paris, circa 1870-75
Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 USD
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Description
- A. Gouverneur
- bronze, wood
- height 43 1/2 in.; with 67 1/2 in.; depth 26 1/2 in.
- 110.5 cm; 171.5 cm; 67.5 cm
surmounted by its original thick molded breche violette marble top, and fitted with two long drawers sans traverse, the cornet fitted with large Lion-pelt corner chutes with acorn and oak leaves, joined by blooming floral swags, the lockplate of upper drawer engraved and signed A. GOUVERNEUR Fabt/ 68, Rue St Sabin, Paris.
Literature
Ledoux-Lebard, Denise, Le Mobilier Français du XIX Siècle, Les Éditions de l'Amateur, Paris, 2000, p. 235
Condition
Good and fair condition, impressive presentation. Original gilding to bronze. Minor scratches to marble top, with minute chpping to edges of marble top and with the usual scratches, dents and nicks to carcass and veneer, consistent with age and use.
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
Altough little is known about the haut luxe ébéniste A. GOUVERNEUR, maker of the present magnificient commode, we strongly beleive that he is a descendant of the important gaineur merchant of the Garde Meuble de la Couronne established at 59, quai de l' Horloge du Palais circa 1825. Ledoux-Lebard states that circa 1862, the later had to leave his business to his sons and the company became known as Gouverneur Frères fabricant de meubles.