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Commode en placage de bois de violette et bronze doré d'époque Louis XV, estampillée L.DELAITRE
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description
- kingwood
- Haut. 84 cm, larg. 130 cm, prof. 63 cm
- Height 33 in; width 51 1/4 in; depth 24 3/4 in
la façade légèrement bombée ouvrant à quatre tiroirs sur trois rangs, ornée de chutes d'angle, poignées, entrées de serrure et sabots en bronze doré marqués au C couronné ; dessus de marbre rouge des Flandres
Literature
S. Mouquin, Pierre IV Migeon, Paris, 2001, p.79 pour une commode similaire
Condition
Illustration is accurate.
Bronze mounts have been carefully cleaned up; gilding is in good condition, as well as the veneer with few patched restorations.
Marble top with few inevitable scratches and tiny edge chips.
Beautiful piece of furniture in good condition, imposing look, ready to be displayed.
"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
Louis Delaitre, ébéniste reçu maître en 1738, fut l'un des fournisseurs de Pierre Migeon : dans le Livre des ouvriers de ce dernier, son nom apparaît à plusieurs reprises. S. Mouquin répertorie une paire d'encoignures et une commode portant leurs doubles estampilles (ibid., p. 119).