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Secrétaire à abattant en marqueterie de palissandre, bois de rose et amarante d'époque Louis XV, vers 1760, estampillé RVLC et JME
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 EUR
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Description
- Haut. 143 cm, larg. 102 cm, prof. 36 cm
- Height 56 1/3 in; width 40 1/4 in; depth 14 1/4 in
à décor de cubes sans fond, la façade et les côtés mouvementés, ouvrant à un tiroir, un abattant découvrant quatre petits tiroirs et quatre casiers, et à deux vantaux ; ornementation de bronze doré ; dessus de marbre brèche d'Alep
Condition
Illustration is quite accurate.
Good condition overall, very fine model of secrétaire by one of the best cabinet makers in 18th century France.
High quality of parquetry; beautiful mounts, nicely chased.
Unusual and attractive shape.
"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
Roger Vandercruse, dit Lacroix ou RVLC, ébéniste reçu maître en 1755
Un secrétaire estampillé RVLC présentant le même décor de marqueterie est passé en vente à Paris, vente Thierry de Maigret, le 10 juin 2005, lot 276. Ce décor géométrique dans un encadrement de moulures à la grecque fut initié par Jean-François Oeben qui était le beau-frère de RVLC et qui eut une grande influence sur ce dernier. Ce décor à la grecque fut créé en opposition aux excès du style Rocaille et il fut d'abord appliqué sur des meubles aux courbes encore Louis XV comme notre secrétaire. La sobriété de ce décor fit progressivement évoluer le mobilier vers des formes plus architecturales comme l'illustre un secrétaire estampillé par Oeben vendu chez Sotheby's Paris, le 29 mars 2007, lot 63.