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Commode en placage de bois de rose et monture de bronze doré d'époque Régence
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 EUR
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Description
- Haut. 92 cm, larg. 128 cm, prof. 67 cm
- Height 36 1/4 in; width 50 1/2 in; depth 26 1/2 in
la façade bombée ouvrant par quatre tiroirs sur trois rangs munis de poignées tombantes ; les montants sommés de mascarons de femme et munis de mufles de lion ; dessus de marbre rouge des Flandres
Condition
Illustration is a little too clear.
Veneer has dried-up especially on both sides : several lifts and losses throughout.
Interesting giltbronze mounts but gilding extensively rubbed. Traces of oxidization (as visible on the image). One brass line missing on the left side.
Beautiful marble top with inevitable edge chips.
Impressive commode which would benefit from a general restoration.
"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
Notre commode est ornée de très belles montures de bronze doré qu’il est difficile d’attribuer à un ébéniste en particulier. Ces modèles de bronzes circulaient en effet d’un atelier à un autre et c’est ainsi que les sabots au lion de notre commode se retrouvent sur une paire de chenets attribués à Charles Cressent (A. Pradère, Charles Cressent, Paris, 2003, p. 206). Ces lions ornent aussi les montants d’une cheminée de l’Alcazar à Madrid.
Plusieurs commodes tombeaux anonymes et ornées de ces sabots sont passées en vente. Parmi celles-ci, citons celle vendue à Paris, hôtel Drouot, le 5 mars 1993 et une autre provenant des collections de la baronne van Zuylen et vendue chez Christie’s à Paris le 7 décembre 2008, lot 78.