A near pair of Louis XVI style gilt bronze mounted en grisaille decorated commodes France, late 19th century, in the manner of René Dubois

each surmounted by brèche violette de Serraveza marble tops and opening to two drawers sans travèrse

Overall in good and fair condition with the usual minor scratches, dents and nicks and carcass consistent with age and use. Tarnishing, dirt and wear to gilt bronze in places. The marble with the usual minor chips to edges, scratches to surface consistent with age and use. The bronze mounts have retained their original gilding, but as consistent with age, use and environmental conditions, one can see light wear to high reliefs, light dirt to crevices and some minute oxidation points in places. As visible in the catalogue illustration, there are extensive losses to grey painted decor to one commode. The department encourages interested parties to use our online e-catalogue's zoom function to enjoy magnified and alternate views of this lot.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

A similar pair of commodes sold in these rooms April 14, 2008, lot 257 ($43,000). For a further note on the models see lot 35 in the present sale.