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A Louis XVI style gilt bronze-mounted fruitwood parquetry and marquetry commode à vantaux Paris, late 19th Century, after the model by Jean-Henri Riesener
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- gilt bronze, fruitwood
- height 37 3/4 in.; width 70 1/2 in.; depth 25 in.
- 96 cm; 179 cm; 63.5 cm
surmounted by a brèche de Benoux marble top above three frieze drawers, the vantaux opening to one long shelf, one lock has been removed to reveal the stamp E. SCHMIDT A PARIS
Condition
The marble has once been broken in two, now professionally restored, the back panel of the commode has a circular hole of approximately 3 inches in diameter. Overall in good condition and presentation with the usual minor hairline scratches and minute nicks to veneers and carcass consistent with age and use. Tarnishing to gilt-bronze in places also consistent with age and atmospheric conditions through the years. the marble with the usual minute chips to edges, light scratches to surface consistent with age and use, due to placing objects on top.
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.
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.
Catalogue Note
The design of the present commode is based on the original executed in 1778 by Jean-Henri Riesener (maître en 1768) for the cabinet de retraite of King Louis XVI at the Château de Fontainebleau, later moved to the King's bibliothèque at the Château de Versailles. The original commode was acquired in the early 19th century by Alexander Douglas-Hamilton, 10th Duke of Hamilton, later owned by the Barons Nathaniel and Albert von Rothschild. It is now in the permanent collection of the Château de Fontainebleau.