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A gilt-bronze-mounted rosewood, amaranth and bois citronnier commode à l'anglaise stamped C.C. Saunier Louis XVI, circa 1770
Estimate
70,000 - 100,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- rosewood, bois citronnier, amaranth
- 96.5cm. high, 163cm. wide, 44.5cm. deep; 3ft. 1¾in., 5ft. 4in., 1ft. 5½in.
the demi-lune semi-statuaire marble top above a frieze with a band of scrolled acanthus leaves, the front with two cupboard doors opening to reveal three long drawers, outlined with inlaid borders marked at the corners with gilt-bronze rosettes, flanked by open quadrant-shaped corner shelves with small galleries, raised on square tapered legs
Condition
In generally very good conserved condition. There is a vertical restored crack to the later marble top which has been well executed. There are very minor scratches to the veneer consistent with age and use. Aa very elegant piece of great proportions and can be placed immediately.
"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
Comparative Literature:
Alexandre Pradère, Les ébénistes français de Louis XIV à la Révolution, 1989, plate 433 and 441, for two related commodes à l'anglaise by C.C. Saunier.
Pierre Kjellberg, Le mobilier français du XVIIIe siècle, Paris, 1998, pp. 774 and 781 for a bonheur du jour with a nearly identical gilt-bronze frieze and a large console desserte by C.C. Saunier of related form to the present piece.
A meuble d'appui stamped C.C. Saunier with almost identically decorated cupboard doors was sold Sotheby's, Monaco, 25-26th June 1983, lot 247.
Claude-Charles Saunier (1735-1807), received master in 1752.
For more information on C.C. Saunier see footnote to lot 107.