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Commode en marqueterie cubique et marqueterie florale dans le style de la fin de l'époque Louis XV, portant une estampille JF- OEBEN
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- gilt-bronze mounted marquetry, tulipwood and amaranth
- Haut. 86,5 cm, larg. 133 cm, prof. 62 cm
- Height 34 in; width 52 1/3 in; depht 24 1/2 in
la façade à ressaut ouvrant par cinq tiroirs sur trois rangs, centrée d'un médaillon représentant une corbeille fleurie flanqué de cartouches de marqueterie cubique, la ceinture ornée d'une frise de grecques, les côtés ornés de croissilons, les montants sommés de mufles de bélier, reposant sur des pieds cambrés, dessus de marbre brèche d'Alep restauré
Provenance
Ancienne collection Georges Bensimon, vente Couturier-Nicolay, Paris, le 18 novembre 1981, lot 100
Exhibited
"Grands Ebénistes et Menuisiers Parisiens qu XVIIIe siècle", Paris, Musée des Arts Décoratifs, déc. 1955 - fév. 195, n. 22
Literature
"Les Ebénistes du XVIIIe siècle Français", Connaissance des Arts 1963, collection "Grands Artistes d'autrefois p.146(illustrée)
"F.J.B. Wtason, Louis XVI Furniture, Londres, 1963, pl. 25 (illustrée)
R. Stratman, "Der Ebenist Jean-François Oeben", Université de Heideberg, 1971, p. 224
Condition
The illustration is accurate. Good overall condition despite the inevitable scratches and marks throughout. The veneer has turned slightly yellow. The commode would benefit from a new one. A few minor losses to the veneer. The gilding of the mounts is slightly tarnished. The marble top is slightly scratched.
"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
Jean-François Oeben, ébéniste reçu maître en 1759