Lot 39
  • 39

A gilt-bronze-mounted mahogany commode stamped Caspar Schneider JME Louis XVI, late 18th century

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description

  • mahogany
  • 86cm. high, 130cm. wide, 60cm. deep; 2ft. 10in., 4ft. 3½in., 1ft. 11½in.
with a veined white marble top above three frieze short drawers and two gentle breakfronted long drawers, rebacked with silver foil; restorations internally 

Provenance

Christie’s, Ven House, Somerset, 21-22 June 1999, lot 122

Condition

The marble top is dirty and would benefit from a light clean according to taste. Old marks, chips and scratches to the marble top commensurate with age and normal usage. The mounts are also slightly dirty and would benefit from a light clean according to taste. There is some water staining to the right side and some vertical cracks with some veneer losses which would benefit from some attention as would those on the left side.
"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

Caspar Scheider received maître 1786.