Lot 201
  • 201

Commode en placage d'acajou et monture de bronze doré d'époque Louis XVI, vers 1780

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description

  • mahogany
  • Haut. 90 cm, larg. 137 cm, prof. 64 cm
  • Height 35 1/2 in; width 54 in; depht 25 1/4 in
la façade à ressaut ouvrant par cinq tiroirs, le tiroir central de la ceinture découvrant une tablette à écrire et deux tiroirs intérieurs, les montants à pans coupés à décor de cannelures rudentées, reposant sur des pieds antérieurs en cannelures torses terminés par des sabots ; portant une estampille apocryphe sous le plateau de Jean-Henri Riesener

Condition

Illustration is slightly too clear. Bronze mounts are rubbed and tarnished (key plates probably replaced); the base of the left pilar is missing, as visible on the image, and one rim has to be refixed properly. Mahogany with inevitable marks and scratches throughout. Left side slightly discolored due to sun exposure; old cracks restored on both sides. Marble top with edge chips. Elegant piece of furniture with conservative estimates.
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