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A gilt-bronze mounted kingwood and fruitwood inlaid floral marquetry commode attributed to Jacques Dubois Louis XV, circa 1750
Estimate
25,000 - 50,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- fruitwood
- 86cm. high, 113cm. wide, 56.5cm. deep; 2ft. 9¾in., 3ft. 8½in., 1ft. 10¼in.
the moulded green marble top above two shaped drawers decorated with floral marquetry, centered by a floral and ruffled scroll cast cartouche within a rocaille and foliate outer encadrement, with a shaped apron between pierced foliate, c-scroll mounted angles, the sides with conforming decoration and encadrement mounts to the front, raised on splayed legs with foliate-cast sabots
Provenance
By repute from Potocki Palace in Warsaw.
Acquired by the father of the present owner directly from Prince Potocki in the 1950's.
Condition
The veneer has been sanded down and re-polished. The original colour can be seen beneath the mounts. The lock of the top drawer has been re-moved. Old minor marks and scratches consistent with age and use. In otherwise good condition.Beautiful detail to the casting of the bronzes.
"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
The scrolling mounts entwined with foliage are typical of the oeuvre of Jacques Dubois (1693-1763). It is interesting to note that these mounts also appear on pieces stamped by Criaerd and Delorme.
Jacques Dubois, received master in 1742. Although perhaps better known for his lacquer furniture, Jacques Dubois was equally accomplished at the delicate marquetry of foliate tendrils displayed on this commode. Similar marquetry within a frame of vine-wrapped scrolling bronzes also features on the celebrated encoignure by Dubois, now in the J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles.
A related floral marquetry commode with similar mounts stamped I.Dubois was sold Christie's London, 10th April, 2002 as lot 290.
Jacques Dubois, received master in 1742. Although perhaps better known for his lacquer furniture, Jacques Dubois was equally accomplished at the delicate marquetry of foliate tendrils displayed on this commode. Similar marquetry within a frame of vine-wrapped scrolling bronzes also features on the celebrated encoignure by Dubois, now in the J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles.
A related floral marquetry commode with similar mounts stamped I.Dubois was sold Christie's London, 10th April, 2002 as lot 290.