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A gilt-bronze-mounted fruitwood inlaid satinwood mahogany marquetry and parquetry commode after the celebrated model by Jean-François Leleu, stamped twice G V Pillinini in Louis XVI style, mid 19th century
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- pine, fruitwood, gilt-bronze
- 93.5cm. high, 157cm. wide, 63cm. deep; 3ft. ¾in., 5ft. 1¾in., 2ft. ¾in.
with a brèche violette marble top above two frieze drawers and two further long drawers
Condition
In excellent restored condition. There are some scores to the back of the piece - only visible when the piece would be pulled away from a wall. The marble is good and attractively figured, it has had a repaired break but this is hard to discern with the naked eye and is well fixed.
"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
This piece is based upon a very important commode by Leleu reputedly made for the Palace of Versailles which was formerly in the George Watson Taylor Collection and then in the Wildenstein collection, eventually being sold Sotheby's, Monaco, 25-26th June 1979, lot 33. Leleu was one of the favourite cabinet-makers of the Condé, family in particular in the furnishing of the Palais-Bourbon, Paris.